Research Methods (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• perceive the research and the development methods applicable to research in the clothing industry.
• plan a research process for implementing their thesis.
• interpret and analyze various statistics and research materials.
• use the general software and applications for research: graphic presentations and electronic forms.
• follow good scientific research conduct and ethical recommendations.
• understand the importance and responsibility of research in the development of working life and organizations.
• understand the requirements of a thesis in a university of applied sciences and is able to identify a high quality thesis.
• start their own thesis process.

Content

Research in the clothing sector and typical development areas in clothing companies. Research methods specific to the clothing industry. Identifying a high quality thesis. Preliminary research plan and preparation for seminars. Practicing the use of software suitable for research.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Qualifications

Competencies corresponding to the goals of the following courses:
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project; Research Communication and Professional Swedish for Fashion and Clothing.