Study Guide

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

Tuomi, J. ja Sarajärvi, A. 2018. Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällön analyysi. Tammi.
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.

Muu kurssin alussa ilmoitettava oppimiateriaali.

Teaching methods

lectures, learning discussions, different tasks

Student workload

5 op= 135th noin 16 h kontaktiopetusta ja 119 h own work

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation of different tasks and exam

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student has not taken part in teaching and learning situations and has not passed given tasks and tests

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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, excellent (5)

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, approved/failed

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.