Methods for Research and Development (5 cr)

Objective

Students are able to
- describe the principles of the research process and research-based development work
- describe the methods of data acquisition and analysis applied in development work and the working methods
- justify the methods and working methods used in the development work
- critically evaluate the studies carried out by different methods
- understand the importance of condensed research in developing and implementing consistent practices
- act in accordance with the ethical principles of research and development
- share the basic concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics

Content

Research process and research-based development work
Searching and critical reading of research data
Qualitative and quantitative methods for obtaining and analyzing information and applying them to research and development
• Case-control studies
• Cross-sectional studies
• Cohort studies (prospective and retrospective)
Functional working methods of development work
Condensed research data (eg recommendations) and its use in evidence-based activities
Ethical principles of research and development
Epidemiology:
• incidence and incidence
• odds ratio
• relative risk
• health indexes
Screening concepts
• sensitivity and specificity
• predictive value
• yield
Key epidemiological studies
Morbidity and mortality

Location and time

Mahdollisuuksien maisemia - day at the Myllypuro campus

Materials

in the Moodle.

Teaching methods

Workshop
Distance learning
Exam
Collaborative learning
Assignments
Participatory methods: face-to-face meeting

Employer connections

Pakollinen osallistuminen 30.10.2025 klo 8-16.00 Myllypuron kampuksella järjestettävään monialaiseen Mahdollisuuksien maisemia tapahtumaan. Tarkempi ohjelma tiedoksi myöhemmin.

Exam schedules

no exam

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

ei valinnaisia suoritustapoja

Student workload

5x27 hours= 135 hours total work of student

Content scheduling

Verkkokurssi auki Moodlessa 25.8.-7.12.2025.

Opintojaksossa suoritetaan osallistuminen kampuksella Mahdollisuuksien maisema tapahtumaan, etiikan yksilötehtävä (arvioidaan hyväksytty/hylätty), tilastollisen päättelyn yksilötehtävä (arvioidaan hyväksytty/hylätty) sekä menetelmäpienryhmätehtävä (2-3 hlöä), joka arvioidaan asteikolla 0-5. Epidemiologiaan liittyvät tehtävät tehdään Moodlen ohjeen mukaisesti. Opintojakson arvosana muodostuu pienryhmätehtävän arvosanasta.

Menetelmäpajat erillisen aikataulun mukaisesti. Menetelmäpajoja järjestetään useita kertoja lukukauden aikana.

Further information

If the student has individualized educational support/study arrangements, shall this student contact the teacher of the course immidiately after the end of registeration period (or latest before the start of course).

it is not allowed to distribute any tasks, assigments or MATERIALS, in any other way than in the student's own studies. Distributing ONLY with the teacher's personal permission.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources - argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignments
Exam
Attendance requirement (workshops)

Qualifications

No

Objective

Students are able to
- describe the principles of the research process and research-based development work
- describe the methods of data acquisition and analysis applied in development work and the working methods
- justify the methods and working methods used in the development work
- critically evaluate the studies carried out by different methods
- understand the importance of condensed research in developing and implementing consistent practices
- act in accordance with the ethical principles of research and development
- share the basic concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics

Content

Research process and research-based development work
Searching and critical reading of research data
Qualitative and quantitative methods for obtaining and analyzing information and applying them to research and development
• Case-control studies
• Cross-sectional studies
• Cohort studies (prospective and retrospective)
Functional working methods of development work
Condensed research data (eg recommendations) and its use in evidence-based activities
Ethical principles of research and development
Epidemiology:
• incidence and incidence
• odds ratio
• relative risk
• health indexes
Screening concepts
• sensitivity and specificity
• predictive value
• yield
Key epidemiological studies
Morbidity and mortality

Qualifications

No