Information collection and analysisLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

The course provides the basic skills for planning a Bachelor’s thesis. The student is aware of different types of theses. Based on the requirements of thesis, the student is able to plan a research or development project. The student learns the methods used to collect and analyse data for research and development project. The student is able to choose the most suited research and project management method and apply it in the thesis project. The student is able to understand the requirements of ethical working methods.

Contents

Course contents

Creating a thesis plan

Project and research types

Research ethics

The role of a theoretical frame of reference in research

Empirical data collection methods

Principles of questionnaire design