The course is the first part in a series of three consecutive courses on applied design research. The overall aim of the courses is to provide the students with the methodological skills and knowledge to plan and carry out their Master’s thesis. Special focus is on applied research.
Upon the successful completion of the course, the student:
1. understands the main differences between different research methods
2. is able to evaluate and select research method(s) for given case projects
3. understands the main principles of qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as essential applied sciences approaches, such as design science and design thinking.
4. knows general aspects of research ethics.
5. is able to utilize his/her research method knowledge in interpreting scientific literature in his/her field.
1. An introduction to applied research. Typical research questions and methods in applied research and design science research.
2. Overview of different research methods
3. Data collection and analysis strategies
4. Research ethics
5. Example cases of applied research in the field of AI for Business Transformation.
When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.
The student demonstrates some understanding of research methods, but is not able to systematically compare them and to apply the knowledge in selecting a method for a case project. The student has some, but limited, understanding of research ethics.
In addition to the skills and competences mentioned for Grade 1, the student
demonstrates an understanding of research methods, and is able to systematically compare them and to apply the knowedge in selecting a method for a case project. The student has an understanding of research ethics.
The student understands the main principles of qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as essential applied sciences approaches, such as design science and design thinking. The student is able to utilize his/her research method knowledge in interpreting scientific literature in his/her field.
n addition to the skills and competences mentioned for Grades 1 and 3, the student thoroughly understands the differences between various research methods, and is able to systematically compare them and to apply the knowedge in selecting a method for a case project. The student has a good understanding of research ethics.
The student understands well the principles of qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as essential applied sciences approaches, such as design science and design thinking. The student is proficient in applying his/her research method knowledge in interpreting scientific literature in his/her field.
When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.