Qualitative research methodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know for what purposes qualitative research methods are used for.
You can identify and utilise appropriate qualitative data collection methods.
You can use relevant techniques for analysing and reporting qualitative research.
You can interpret and analyse the results and findings.

Content

What are the aims and objectives for qualitative research methods?
How to design and conduct an effective qualitative data collection?
How to to process and analyse qualitative data?
How can you interpret and analyse the results of qualitative research?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use vocabulary and concepts extensively and proficiently in qualitative research
b. collect qualitative information from various sources and analyse them in a critical way
c. creatively identify and independently and innovatively solve research problems of the professional field
e. assess and develop models, methods, software and techniques