Qualitative research methods (5cr)
Code: BG00CR84-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.12.2021 - 15.05.2022
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.05.2022 - 07.06.2022
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- RDI portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Campus
- SeAMK Seinäjoki, Kampustalo
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Teachers
- Tiina Hautamäki
- Arja Hemminki
- Course
- BG00CR84
Evaluation scale
1-5
Objective
Students understand the methodologies, principles and philosophy of qualitative research and know how to apply them to practice.
Content
Research designs in qualitative research, qualitative data and methods of analysis. Concepts, the theoretical framework and research ethics in qualitative research.
Materials
Toikko, T. , Rantanen, T. 2009. Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Tampere. Tampere University Press.
Heikkinen, H. , Rovio, E. , Syrjälä, L. 2006. Toiminnasta tietoon. Helsinki. Kansanvalistusseura
Seppänen-Järvelä, R. , Karjalainen, V. 2006. Kehittämistyön risteyksiä. Helsinki. Stakes
Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. , Kankkunen, P. 2012. Tutkimus hoitotieteessä. Sanoma Pro Oy
Pietilä, A.-M. , Länsimies-Antikainen, H. (toim.) 2008. Etiikkaa monitieteisesti. Pohdintaa ja kysymyksiä. Kuopion yliopiston julkaisuja F Yliopistotiedot 45. Hoitotieteen laitos.
Teaching methods
luennot, opetuskeskustelut, itsenäiset tehtävät
Student workload
5 op= 40 t kontaktiopetusta ja 90 t itsenäistä opiskelua
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students can describe the principles of qualitative research and name research ethical principles.
research and development activities. Student shows ability to use at least one qualitative research method.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students are able to compare types of qualitative research and select methods that are ethically sound and suitable for the research objectives. Student shows ability to use and justify qualitative research methods.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students are able to critically evaluate types of qualitative research and make use of various qualitative research methods in an ethically sound manner. Student is able to select methods that are suitable for selected purposes. Student shows ability to critically evaluate, use and justify qualitative research methods
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.