Subject 'Basics of Research Methods'

Name in Estonian: Uurimismeetodite alused

Year: 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019

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.

Literature

Hallik,A. (1997). Teadusfilosoofia.Tallinn.
Hirsijärvi, S. (2005). Uuri ja kirjuta. Tallinn.
Kenkmann, P. (1997). Teadustöö alused. Tartu Ülikool. Laherand, M-L. (2008). Kvalitatiivne uurimisviis. Tallinn.

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