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Archived Curricula Guide 2008–2010
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VTEKS117 Introduction to experimental research in Interactive Technology 6 ECTS
Organised by
Interactive Technology
Person in charge
Coordinator Poika Isokoski.
Planned organizing times
Period(s) I II III IV
2008–2009 X
Preceding studies
Compulsory:
Course is available for:
  • Major subject students
  • Graduate students

General description

The course explains the process of conducting experimental research in interactive technology. Special emphasis is on the design of experiments, the analysis of experimental results, and the conclusions that can be drawn based on the earlier phases. These critical issues are illustrated using practical examples.

Learning outcomes

After taking the course a student knows the most common experiment designs, the associated statistical methods, and can plan and report simple experiments.

Contents

Theoretical foundations of experimental research, operationalization of research questions, choice of experiment design and its connections to the analysis and conclusions, the most common statistical methods, and excercises.

Teaching methods

Teaching method Contact Online
Lectures 18 h 0 h
Exercises 18 h 0 h

Teaching language

Finnish, English

The language will be chosen according to the participants. If there is at least one student whose skill in Finnish is not sufficient, the English language will be used.

Modes of study

The teaching is based on the discussions that take place during the lecture and exercise meetings. These meetings discuss literature that is to be read and exercises that are to be done before the meeting. Being present in in the meetings is necessary.

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Numeric 1-5.
Grading is based on quizzes on the literature, and on the percentage of exercises that were correctly completed.

Recommended year of study

6. year spring

The course is intended for beginning doctoral students, but it can also be taken in the late phases of a master's studies especially if the student aims for an experimental M.Sc. thesis.

Belongs to following study modules

Department of Computer Sciences
2009–2010
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
Department of Computer Sciences