Research Methodology (2 cr)
Code: IME22LE05-3002
General information
Enrollment
30.11.2023 - 11.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 11.02.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Henrik Höglund
- Roger Nylund
Teacher in charge
Roger Nylund
Groups
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IME23HP-VIndustrial Management and Engineering, 2023, part-time studies
Objective
The student has foundational knowledge of what research is about and how to utilize research findings. A secondary goal is that the student, before commencing his/her thesis work, reflects and incorporates the scientific way of analyzing problems.
Content
Methodological scientific thinking and acting. Different paradigms and perspectives. Research purpose, problem identification and characterization. Basics of model building. Application of logical thinking to problem solving. Quantitative and qualitative methods. Data collection and tools for analysis. What is a type I error and a type II error in a scientific approach. Analysis of previous degree projects, Master’s Theses and Doctoral Theses.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
See Study Handbook 12-2018, page 13.