Study Guide

Objective

Student:
- knows basic knowledge and science theory
- can search for evidence-based knowledge and scientific articles
- can reproduce the research process, and apply the different phases of the research process
- understands and can describe qualitative and quantitative approaches and knowledge interests
- know different research methods and how they are used
- has knowledge of different care theories and care models, as well as their areas of application
- can use the most common methods for qualitative and quantitative data collection and data analysis in healthcare research
- can perform selected statistical calculations and tests
- is prepared to carry out a degree project at the bachelor's level (YH) under supervision and gradually more and more independently

Content

Research methodology, research process and care theory
Qualitative methods
Quantitative methods

Location and time

Novia Vasa, Alere.
According to schedule in Peppi.

Materials

Maria Henricson (red.) (2023). Vetenskaplig teori och metod - från idé till examination inom vård- och hälsovetenskap. Studentlitteratur, Lund.
Other literature see Moodle.

Quantitative methods: following literature is recommended Holme, I.M. & Solvang, B.K. (1992). Forskningsmetodik. Kvalitativa och kvantitativa metoder. Lund: Studentlitteratur. Widjeskog, Ö. 1995 (eller nyare upplaga). Statistik. En introduktion. Åbo: W-statistik, as well as other literature suggested by the examiner.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Self-studies
Assignments
Qualitative methods: lectures, self-studies, individual interview, and group assignments
Quantitative methods: lectures, exercises in computer class, as well as written presentation

Employer connections

Topics for thesis.

Exam schedules

See Peppi and Moodle.

Reflection report thesis
Scientific articles assignment
Moodle-test in information search
Written exam
Assignment in qualitative methods
Assignment in quantitative methods
Assignment in nursing theories

Quantitative methods: the written assignment must be submitted within a month after the end of this part of the course.

Completion alternatives

Validation according to Novia instructions.

Student workload

27 h/cr = 189 h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential.

The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment methods and criteria

Nursing theories and quantitative methods: based on the written assignments, the student's ability to understand and apply a theoretical approach in health care and selected qualitative research methods.
Quantitative methods: based on the written assignment, the student's ability to understand and apply fundamental statistical concepts, and to perform a statistical analysis, is evaluated.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Written exam: points < 50%
Written assignment: The student has not followed the instructions and shows very week substance knowledge.

Nursing theories and quantitative methods: The student has not followed the instructions and shows very week substance knowledge.
Quantitative methods: the student does not understand and cannot apply statistical concepts and cannot perform an adequate statistical analysis.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Written exam: The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject, points 50%-69%
Written assignment: The student has followed the instructions and shows limited substance knowledge.

Nursing theories and quantitative methods: The student has followed the instructions and shows limited substance knowledge.
Quantitative 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)

Written exam: The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views, points 70%-89%.
Written assignment:The student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance of his work, but the application is limited.

Nursing theories and quantitative methods: The student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance of his work, but the application is limited.
Quantitative 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)

Written exam: The student shows an in-depth knowledge, points > 90%
Written assignment: The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance.

Nursing theories and quantitative methods: The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she/he has mastered the substance.
Quantitative 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.

Qualifications

VÅV22IN01 Introduction to Academic Studies and Communication
VÅV22GV01/BM22GV01/HVV22GV01 The Profession of Nurse, The Profession of Nurse and Midwife, The Profession of Nurse and Public Health Nurse