•   Research and Development Methodology SOV22PUF102-3001 11.11.2024-31.12.2024  5 credits  (USO22D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The Student:
    - knows the basics of development work
    - know and understand the basic concepts of research methodology and the research process
    - know and understand key data collection, analysis and reporting methods and can apply them in their own field of science and profession
    - can apply and evaluate research ethics in research and development activities
    - can write and argue scientifically
    Prerequisites
    Research Methodology and Project Work
    Content of the study unit
    the parts and importance of development work and the research process for one's own profession
    - basic concepts of research methodology
    - qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods
    - scientific reporting
    - ethical principles of research
    - scientific writing and reasoning
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    Research methods (4 cr.)
    - The student has insufficient knowledge of scientific methods, and cannot perform a basic type of statistical analysis.
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
    The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Ralf Lillbacka

    Learning material

    1. Holme, I.M. & Solvang, B.K. (1992). Forskningsmetodik. Kvalitativa och kvantitativa metoder. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
    2. Kvale, S. (1997) Kvalitativ forskningsintervju. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
    3. Ejlertsson, Göran. 2019 eller tidigare. Statistik för hälsovetenskaperna. Lund: Studentlitteratur. Tredje upplagan eller tidigare.

    Learning methods

    Lectures, exercises in computer class, literature, participation in seminars

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Research methods (4 cr.)
    - The student is expected to demonstrate knowledge of scientific methodology through an examination, including performing a basic statistical analysis.
    Swedish (1 cr.):
    -The student shall demonstrate knowledge of academic writing through examination. To pass, the rules of academic writing must be followed in a written assignment.

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    11.11.2024 - 31.12.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 31.10.2024

    Group(s)
    • USO22D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Ralf Lillbacka

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Social Services

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Research methods (4 cr.)
    This part of the course is graded according to the scale 1-5 based on examinations or written assignments or exercises.
    Swedish (1 cr.):
    This part of the course is graded pass/fail.

    The evaluation is weighted according to the share of individual parts of the examination.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    The examination or alternative method of evaluation takes place no later than at the end of the course, taking into consideration students' other courses.

    Timing and attendance

    See schedule

    Student's schedule and workload

    27 h per credit, in total 135 h.

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Research methods (4 cr.)
    - The student has insufficient knowledge of scientific methods, and cannot perform a basic type of statistical analysis.

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    Research methods (4 cr.)
    The student has in the examination demonstrated a basic but very weak knowledge of scientific methods. Notable weaknesses are found in the student's understanding and application of statistical concepts, or the statistical analysis is not adequately performed.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    Research methods (4 cr.)
    The student has in the examination demonstrated a notable knowledge of scientific methods. The student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding of and can apply statistical concepts, and only minor errors are found in the statistical analysis.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Research methods (4 cr.)
    The student has in the examination demonstrated an excellent knowledge of scientific methods. The student demonstrates a complete understanding of statistical concepts and makes only insignificant errors when applying them, and performs a statistical analysis without errors.