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Research and Development MethodologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SO22SAII1

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

None

Enrollment

21.05.2024 - 03.09.2024

Timing

27.05.2024 - 06.10.2024

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
  • Ralf Lillbacka
  • Pia Liljeroth
  • Emilia Kielo-Viljamaa
  • Carolina Silin
Teacher in charge

Pia Liljeroth

Groups
  • USO22D-Å
    Socionom (YH), h22, 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

None