Qualitative research methodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students are familiar with the methodological foundations of qualitative research Students can collect qualitative data by using various data collection methods Students can analyse qualitative data Students are able to evaluate qualitative research processes

Content

What are the methodological foundations of qualitative research? When is qualitative research used? How does the research process proceed? How is qualitative data collected? How is qualitative data analysed? How is qualitative research evaluated? How is a research report written?

Qualifications

No prerequisities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a.Students can use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations b. Students can evaluate information sources critically e. Students can choose appropriate methods and software according to the purpose and justify these choices. g. Students can apply critically the ethical principles of the qualitative research in different situations