Program Overview

Program Details

The program in question is "Tutkimustieto ja data-analyysi (AVOIN YO)" offered by the University of Oulu through the Pohjois-Pohjanmaan kesðyliopisto.

Program Description

This 5-credit course runs from November 19, 2024, to January 7, 2025, with registration open from June 5, 2024, to November 6, 2024. It falls under the field of Health and Wellbeing, specifically within the subject area of Health Sciences.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

• Evaluate various health science publications and databases from the perspective of the field.
• Critically assess and use information sources.
• Understand the basics of research ethics and good scientific practice.
• Use key reference databases in health sciences research.
• Critically evaluate search results and publications.
• Apply reference management tools independently.
• Plan and execute the research and publication process in health sciences research.
• Compare quantitative research settings in health sciences research.
• Evaluate the role of statistical errors and chance in health sciences research.
• Plan the execution of quantitative research.
• Collect quantitative data in health sciences research.
• Apply principles and basic methods of statistical analysis.
• Critically evaluate statistical methods in research publications.
• Interpret and report quantitative research results in health sciences research.

Implementation Methods

The course will be taught using multi-mode education, including lectures, group exercises, and a learning test. Lecture materials and the learning test will be available on the Moodle learning environment.

Teachers/Trainers

The course will be taught by Hannu Vðhðnikkilð, Tanja Nordstr—m, and Sirpa Grekula.

Teaching Materials

Lecture materials and additional materials for group exercises will be provided.

Language of Instruction

The course will be taught in Finnish.

Completion Methods

The course will be completed through attendance at lectures, active participation in group exercises, and completion of the learning test.

Assessment Criteria

Completion of the course requires attendance at lectures, active participation in group exercises, and completion of the learning test.

Registration

Registration for the course is through the Pohjois-Pohjanmaan kesðyliopisto.

University Information

• Postal Address: PL 8000, FI-90014 Oulun yliopisto
• Visit Address: Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, Linnanmaa
• Phone: (Not provided due to constraints)

Accessibility and Data Protection

Information on accessibility and data protection can be found on the university's website, though specific details are not included here due to the constraints provided.