Qualitative research methods in working life developmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

- You know the methodological starting points related with qualitative research, and you can apply them during research- and development process. - You can apply qualitative data collection and analyzing methods. - You can plan, implement and evaluate qualitative research processes. - You can apply qualitative methods in working life context.

Content

-What are the methodological starting points related with qualitative research?
How does the qualitative research process proceed?
How do you apply the qualitative research methods in working life?
How do you take into account the ethical principles of research in development study?
How do you assess the credibility of the study in different qualitative research processes?

Accomplishment methods

a. You know how to use qualitative research methods and you know how to apply it in qualitative research steps.

b. You know how to put together and analyze qualitative data for solving a demanding research task in different situations in practice.