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Research Methods and Tools (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00CX90-3007

General information


Enrollment
02.07.2019 - 12.09.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2016-2018) Student Affairs
Campus
Eerikinkatu 36
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
Master's Degree Programme in Automotive Engineering
Master’s Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
Heikki Parviainen
Tea Savola
Juho Vallivaara
Pertti Ylhäinen
Pasi Oikarinen
Ossi Pasanen
Teacher in charge
Pertti Ylhäinen
Groups
T1920S6
Ajoneuvotekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma ylempi
Course
TX00CX90
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Objective

The student is familiar with the steps of a research process and is able to design an R&D project leading to a Master’s Thesis. S/he can utilize methodology applicable to research projects and is able to use scientific texts and professional literature to support problem-solving and implementation. S/he can evaluate the suitability of various research methods and choose those suited to his/her R&D project. S/he can evaluate the quality of research and is able to present his plans and findings in a professional manner.

Content

- Action research as a key development method in organizations
- Quantitative research methods
- Qualitative research methods
- Research process
- Research communication

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: the student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has demonstrated some ability to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to working life. His/her analytical skills and/or the development approach need major improvement.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good overall performance by the student in course work. The student has been an active learner as an individual and in teams. S/he has demonstrated how to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to analysing and developing working life.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has shown excellent performance in all elements of the course. S/he has shown motivation and interest in individual and team learning as well as in sharing one’s expertise. The student has demonstrated well and creatively how to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to analysing and developing working life.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: the student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has demonstrated some ability to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to working life. His/her analytical skills and/or the development approach need major improvement.

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