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Qualitative Research (5 cr)

Code: BH00BS33-3004

General information


Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 19.02.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
13.03.2025 - 15.05.2025
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Virtual portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
SeAMK Master School
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Kampustalo
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Social Work
Teachers
Tiina Hautamäki
Ari Haasio
Groups
YSOS24
Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Social Work
Course
BH00BS33

Evaluation scale

1-5

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.

Materials

Literature (e.g.)

Alasuutari, Pertti (2019). Laadullinen tutkimus 2.0 (5. p.). Vastapaino.

Herman, D. (2009). Basic elements of narrative. Wiley-Blackwell.

Hurtig, J., Laitinen, M. & Uljas-Rautio, K. (2010). Ajattele itse! Tutkimuksellisen lukutaidon perusteet. PS-kustannus.

Jokinen, A., Juhila, K. & Suoninen, E. (2016). Diskurssianalyysi. Vastapaino.

Kananen, J. (2017). Laadullinen tutkimus pro graduna ja opinnäytetyönä. Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Liiketoiminta- ja palvelut yksikkö.

Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. (2009). Tutki ja kirjoita. Tammi.

Heikkinen, V. (2020). Tekstianalyysi: miksi kielellisillä valinnoilla on merkitystä?Gaudeamus.

Hyvärinen, M., Nikander, P., Ruusuvuori, J. & Aho, A-L. (2017). Tutkimushaastattelun käsikirja. Vastapaino.

Lappalainen, S. ym. (toim.) (2007). Etnografia metodologiana. Lähtökohtana koulutuksen tutkimus. Vastapaino.

Puusa, A. & Juuti, P. (toim.) (2020). Laadullisen tutkimuksen näkökulmat ja menetelmät. Gaudeamus.

Ronkainen, S., Pehkonen, L., Lindblom-Ylänne, S. & Paavilainen, E. (2011). Tutkimuksen voimasanat. WSOYpro.

Tuomi, J. & Sarajärvi, A. (2018). Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi. Tammi.

Teaching methods

Lectures, independent and group tasks

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours

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.

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