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Research and Development Methodology (5 cr)

Code: SO21ESAII1-3003

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Ralf Lillbacka
  • Pia Liljeroth

Teacher in charge

Pia Liljeroth

Groups

  • USO21FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h21, e-socionom, Åbo
  • USO22FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h22, e-socionom, Åbo
  • USO23FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h23, e-socionom, Åbo
  • USO24FE-Å
    Socionom (YH), h24, e-socionom, 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