Study Guide

Objective

The student knows how to use evidence-based knowledge within his/her own field of science and profession
The student is familiar with and understands common data collection and analysis methods as well as is able to
apply them to his/her own field of science and profession
The student can apply research ethics to research and development

Content

Trends in healthcare research
Different types of literature review vs. literature study
Qualitative content analysis, the quantitative methods of analysis
Settlement of interview questions, observation schedule or questionnaire
Evaluation research, service design and implementing research
Research ethics

Location and time

Turku 26.8.2021-15.10.2021

Materials

Gray, J. R. & Grove, S. K. (2021). Burns and Grove's the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (9th edition.). Elsevier.

Gerrish, K. & Lathlean, J. (2015). Research process in nursing (Seventh edition.). Wiley Blackwell. (e-bok)

Aveyard, H. (2019). Doing a literature review in health and social care: A practical guide (Fourth edition.). Open University Press.

Kyngäs, H., Mikkonen, K. & Kääriäinen, M. (2019). The application of content analysis in nursing science research. Springer International Publishing.

King, N., Horrocks, C. & Brooks, J. (2019). Interviews in qualitative research (2nd edition.). SAGE Publications Ltd.

Little, T. D. (2013). The Oxford handbook of quantitative methods: Vol. 2, Statistical analysis. Oxford University Press.

TENK: https://tenk.fi/en

Teaching methods

Selfstudies
Lectures
Practice
Group working (Workshop)

Exam schedules

Module 1: Research process and design
- Quiz, deadline 15.10.2021
Module 2: Data collection methods
- Group assignment (workshop), deadline 15.10.2021
Module 3: Data analysis
- Individual assignments (qualitative and quantitative data analysis), deadlines 15.10.2021
Module 4: Ethics and data protection
- Quiz, deadline 15.10.2021
Module 5: Validity and reliability
- Article assessment, deadline 15.10.2021

Examination (article analysis), deadline 15.10.2021

Completion alternatives

Lectures and self studies
Group working (Workshops)

Student workload

Lectures 8 h
Workshops 8 h
Individual studies 57 h
Group working 8 h

Content scheduling

Module 1: Research process and design
Module 2: Data collection methods
Module 3: Data analysis
Module 4: Ethics and data protection
Module 5: Validity and reliability

Further information

Practice (workshops) are mandatory

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Module 1: Assessment according to a scale passed-failed
Module 2: Assessment according to a scale 0-5
Module 3: Assessment according to a scale 0-5
Module 4: Assessment according to a scale passed-failed
Module 5: Assessment according to a scale passed-failed

The examination (article analysis): Assessment according to a scale 0-5, gives 2/3 of the grade. Modules 2-3 gives 1/3 of the grade

The assessment of the group assignments and individual assignments are based on:
- Self-direction, readiness to co-operate and take responsibility
- Readiness to analyse and summarize relevant data
- Readiness to answer to all phases in all assignments
- The use of scientific literature
- The use of Novias guidelines for written assignments

The assessment criteria for the qualitative data analysis assignment (module 3) can be found on Moodle

All assignments must be done to pass the course

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Modules 1, 4, 5 are assessed by the cut-off 50% of the maximum points

Written assignments (group assignments and individual assignments):
- Criteria for grade 1 is not fullfilled
- The text is fragmented
- Scientific references are not used or the use is only limited
- Reflections are lacking
- The technical presentation is lacking
- The assignment does not include all phases
- The student has not taken responsibility and the effort in group working is slight

A failed assignment can be compensated according to the instructions of the course examinator

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Written assignments (group assignments and individual assignments):
- Answers to the questions are scarce and superficial
- Scientific references are not used and they are not connected to the text
- Reflections have a limited scope
- Connection between the different phases of the assignment are lacking
- The technical presentation is satisfactory
- The student has taken only a little responsibility in the group working

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Written assignments (group assignments and individual assignments):
- The questions are being answered
- References are used
- The text is reflective and critical view points exists
- The connection och motivation between the different phases of the assignment are exists
- The technical presentation is good
- The student has taken responsibility and participated in the group working according to the instructions
- The assignments are submitted in correct form and in time

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Written assignments (group assignments and individual assignments):
- The questions are being answered comprehensively and diversified
- References are analysed and applied
- Reasoning for different choices in the process are comprehensive and all phases of the assignment are congruent
- Reflection is scientific and analytic
- The technical presentation is excellent
- The assignment is submitted in correct form and in time

Qualifications

It is recommended that students have participated in courses during semesters 1, 2, 3 and 4, especially the research methodology course.