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Research Methods (5 ECTS)

Code: TR00CN98-3003

General information


Enrollment
04.05.2020 - 23.08.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2020 - 31.05.2021
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Real Estate and Construction
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Master's Degree Programme in Civil Engineering
Teachers
Heli Kontio
Teacher in charge
Hannu Hakkarainen
Groups
T1020S6
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Course
TR00CN98
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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.

Qualifications

NA

Further information

NA

Further information

NA

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