Development and researchLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student will have basic skills in carrying out various research and development projects and will be able to use research methods in work-life development tasks. The student will be able to search for information and to write scientifically and to critically evaluate the information produced by research and development work.

Content

- Research and development starting points and methods 
- Research and development
- Qualitative research process
- Quantitative research process 
- Information retrieval and communication in sciences
- Analysis and interpretation of research data

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student uses the concepts of research and development activities expertly and versatilely and creates new information based on it.
The student can analyze and critically evaluate studies.
The student knows how to analyze, compare, combine, and select information and present alternative methods of operation in research and development processes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to consistently use key concepts of research and development activities.
The student can describe the different processes of research and development activities and justify the related solutions.
The student understands research information and knows how to apply it.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows how to properly use key concepts of research and development activities.
The student can outline the general process of research and development activities.
The student knows how to summarize research data.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed (0)
The student does not achieve the goals set for the course.

Execution methods

To be described in more detail in the implementation plan.