Subject 'Basics of Research Methods'

Name in Estonian: Uurimismeetodite alused

Year: 2004/2005 2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009

Status	passive
State code	ÕRK085
Study language	Estonian
Chair	Fashion Engineering
Credit points	1 CP; 2 ECTS
Grading method	Grade prelim

General description

Basic concepts of scientific research. Research ethics. Compilation of the research draft. The research process. Types of research. Different methods of data collection, their advantages and disadvantages. Qualitative and quantitative methods of research. Validity and reliability. Data processing. Ways of presenting data.

General aim

The aim is to give students the general knowledge of basic research methods, their applications and fundamentals of analysis.

Aim

Knowledge of the various research methods. Application of research. Results analysis.

Form description

Lectures, seminars, group work, independent work.

Is taught in following curricula

2010: RR TD

2009: RR TD

2008: RR TD*

2007: RR TD*

2006: RK RR

2005: RK RR

2004: RK RR

* Optional subject