Research Methods (5 ECTS)
Code: T000CH16-3008
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.01.2020
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 21.10.2024 - 15.12.2024
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Unit
- (2019-2024) School of ICT
- Campus
- Karaportti 2
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 42
- Degree programmes
- Further Education Programme in Technology, Communication and Transport
Objective
After completion the course the student can list and describe the steps of a research process and is able to design R&D project leading to a Master’s Thesis. He or she can utilize methodology applicable to engineering research projects and is able to use scientific texts and professional literature to support problem-solving. He or she can evaluate the suitability of various research methods and choose those suited to his or hers R&D project. The student will be able report his or her project in a professional manner.
Content
Scientific knowledge, research ethics, defining a research problem, research process, quantitative and qualitative research, measurements and inaccuracy, survey research, statistical analyses, reporting.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to apply the above listed, learned knowledge and skills according to instructions.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to apply the above listed, learned knowledge and skills independently.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is able to give reasons for his or her choices related to the course contents in a comprehensive manner.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student is able to apply the above listed, learned knowledge and skills according to instructions.