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Qualitative Research (5 cr)

Code: BH00BS33-3003

General information


Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

17.03.2023 - 14.04.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Social Work

Teachers

  • Katja Valkama
  • Leena Elenius
  • Tiina Hautamäki

Student groups

  • YSOS22

Objective

Students understand the principles of qualitative research and know how to apply them to practical research and development activities.

Content

Research designs in qualitative research, qualitative data and methods of analysis. Concepts, the theoretical framework and research ethics in qualitative research.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can describe the principles of qualitative research and name research ethical principles.

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.

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.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.