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Research and Development MethodologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SO20SAII1

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student
- knows the basics of development work - knows and understands basic research methodological concepts and the research process
- knows and understands central data collection, analysis and reporting methods and is able to apply them in his/her own field of science and profession
- can apply and evaluate research ethics in research and development activities
- can write and argue academically

Content

- The aspects and significance of the development work and research process for one's own professional field
- Basic research methodological concepts
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods
- Scientific reporting
- Principles of research ethics
- Academic writing and reasoning

Qualifications

No preliminary requirements

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 28.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 26.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Pia Liljeroth
  • Ralf Lillbacka
  • Emilia Kielo-Viljamaa
  • Ludvig Kihlman
  • Carolina Silin
Teacher in charge

Pia Liljeroth

Groups
  • USO21F-Å
    Socionom (YH), h21, flerform, Åbo

Objective

The student
- knows the basics of development work - knows and understands basic research methodological concepts and the research process
- knows and understands central data collection, analysis and reporting methods and is able to apply them in his/her own field of science and profession
- can apply and evaluate research ethics in research and development activities
- can write and argue academically

Content

- The aspects and significance of the development work and research process for one's own professional field
- Basic research methodological concepts
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods
- Scientific reporting
- Principles of research ethics
- Academic writing and reasoning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preliminary requirements

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 28.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 08.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Pia Liljeroth
  • Ralf Lillbacka
  • Emilia Kielo-Viljamaa
  • Ludvig Kihlman
  • Carolina Silin
Teacher in charge

Pia Liljeroth

Groups
  • USO21D-Å
    Socionom (YH), h21, dagstudier, Åbo

Objective

The student
- knows the basics of development work - knows and understands basic research methodological concepts and the research process
- knows and understands central data collection, analysis and reporting methods and is able to apply them in his/her own field of science and profession
- can apply and evaluate research ethics in research and development activities
- can write and argue academically

Content

- The aspects and significance of the development work and research process for one's own professional field
- Basic research methodological concepts
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods
- Scientific reporting
- Principles of research ethics
- Academic writing and reasoning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preliminary requirements