| KA00DA45 | Research Methods (10 cr) |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Objectives | The student gains understanding of the relevant research terminology. The student is aware of the ethical principles of research, ethical challenges and approval processes. The student can describe quantitative, qualitative, design science and mixed methods approaches to research. The student can identify the components of a literature review process. The student can critically analyze published research. The student will be able to understand the purpose of research and information methods (the design, implementation, and reporting) of a work field-specific thesis. The student will understand the concepts of how previous studies have used research and information methods. The student will analyze evidence-based information that applies to his/her topic and methodology. The student will apply the principles of scientific communication methods to communicate his/her research and information-related findings using written and oral formats. The student will apply research and information methods in the design of his/her thesis plan. The student will understand the essential components of quantitative research methods. The student will understand the essential components of qualitative research methods. The student will understand principles of design science and mixed methods. |
| Content | -Basics of Information Methods -Qualitative Research Methods -Quantitative Research Methods -Design science, mixed methods |
| Recommended optional programme components | If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan. |
| Accomplishment methods | Not applicable |
| Execution methods | Not applicable |
| Materials | Not applicable |
| Literature | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria | 0-5 |
| Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) - use information retrieval in R&D work but narrowly. - narrowly use international and domestic, up-to-date expert sources and justify their use. - recognize research and development processes and methods. - report, evaluate and ponder research and development results narrowly. - understand the principles of user-centered design, e.g. service design. good (3-4) - use information retrieval in R&D work - use international and domestic, up-to-date expert sources and justify their use. - distinguish between research and development processes and methods. - report research and development results in a clear and reliable way. - Evaluate and ponder the significance, reliability and usability of these results. - Apply the principles and suitable methods of user-oriented development. excellent (5) - use information retrieval widely in R&D work. - widely use international and domestic, up-to-date expert sources and justify their use. - manage research and development processes, tools and methods. - report research and development results in an innovative, clear and reliable way. - widely evaluate results from the viewpoint of their significance, reliability and potential for utilization. - exploit user-driven development to create new products or services. |
| Assessment Frameworks | Evaluation criteria |
| Further Information | Not applicable |
| Responsible persons | Not applicable |
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