Research and Development Methods (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is familiar with the work plan and the thesis report and the instructions related to the presentation. The student understands the importance of research, design and development activities in the development of the industry and as part of the organization's activities. The student knows the most common research strategies and types and understands the principles of their application. The student knows the most common research and development methods. The student is able to choose the research, analysis and development methods appropriate to the development task or design work on a case-by-case basis.

Content

Forms, work plan and structure of the thesis as well as structuring and presentation. Bachelor's thesis as a tool for the student's professional growth and development of working life. Qualitative and quantitative research and the collection and analysis and development methods used in them. Choice of research and development method.

Materials

Karelia-ammattikorkeakoulun opinnäytetyön kirjoitusohje; muu opiskeilijalle osoitettu aineisto.

Student workload

Lähiopiskelu 33 h, itsenäinen työskentely 30 h, harjoitustehtävät 10 h sekä arviointi ja palaute 3 h.