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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

  • IME23HP-V
    Industrial 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.