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Research and Development MethodologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: USS23KÅ03

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student:
- knows the basics of research and development
- 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 debate scientifically

Content

The significance of the development and research work and the research process for one's own professional field

Basic concepts of research methodology

Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods

Scientific reporting

Research ethical principles

Scientific writing and reasoning

Qualifications

Course Introduction to Academic Studies

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 25.05.2025

Timing

26.05.2025 - 28.12.2025

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 Nursing
  • Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
  • Ralf Lillbacka
  • Pia Liljeroth
  • Emilia Kielo-Viljamaa
Teacher in charge

Emilia Kielo-Viljamaa

Groups
  • USS23D-Å
    Sjukskötare (YH), h23, dagstudier, Åbo
  • UHV23D-Å
    Hälsovårdare (YH), h23, dagstudier, Åbo

Objective

The student:
- knows the basics of research and development
- 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 debate scientifically

Content

The significance of the development and research work and the research process for one's own professional field

Basic concepts of research methodology

Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods

Scientific reporting

Research ethical principles

Scientific writing and reasoning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Course Introduction to Academic Studies