Curricula

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The aim of the course is to understand the meaning of qualitative research and to be able to use qualitative research and its methods in development and research practices at workplaces.

Competences
Ethical competence
Learning and information management competence
Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence

Learning outcomes
Student has an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. Student can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. Student understands the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and has an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to his/her own field of research and development work.

Content

Qualitative researches¿ information theoretic basis
Defining the research topic and the research problem and questions
Qualitative research process
The main data collection methods in qualitative research
Different types of literature review
The main methods of data analysis in qualitative research
The reliability and validity of qualitative research
Qualitative research ethical issues

Time and location

Implementation time 21.4.- 15.6.2025 (Moodle open)

I Webinar 29.4.2025 time 16-19
II Webinar 8.5.2025 time 16-19
III Webinar 21.5.2025 time 16-19
A seminar day where the final assignment is presented online 5.6.2025 time 8-13

Learning materials and recommended literature

Holloway, I. & Galvin K. 2017. Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare.
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. 4th ed. ebook

Kyngäs, H., Mikkonen, K. & Kääriäinen, M. 2020 The Application of Content Analysis in Nursing Science Research. Springer Nature, Switzerland. eBook

OR

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

OR

Klenke, K. 2008. Qualitative Research in the Study of Leadership. Great Britain: Emerald.

Addiotional material:

Creswell, J. & Poth, C.N. 2018. Qualitative inquiry & research design: choosing among five approaches. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Denzin, N. K. & Licoln, Y. S. 2011. Handbook of qualitative research. 2011. Lincoln. 4. edition. London: Sage.
Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia: Elnsevier/Saunders cop.
Elo, S. & Kyngäs, H. 2008. The qualitative content analysis process. Advanced Nursing 62(1), 107–115.
Resnik D. B. 2011. What is Ethics in Research & Why is It Important? National institute of health science. Available at: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/whatis.cfm
Silverman, D. 2014. Interpreting qualitative data. Methods for analysing talk, text and interaction. 5.painos. London:Sage.
Gerrish, K. & Lathlean, J. 2015. The Research process in Nursing. Wileys & Blackwell. Section 4 and chapter 34. Ebook
Tuomi, J, & Sarajärvi, A. 2018. Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: Tammi.

Teaching methods

Blended-learning, which utilizes online learning, and also there is independent learning and peer support.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. He or she identifies different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. The student understands how to evaluate qualitative research. The student knows how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.

Satisfactory 2
The student applies the theoretical basis of qualitative research. The student is able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. The student can to apply qualitative research in his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. The student is able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in his/her own field research. The students can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in his/her field of research and development.

Very good 4
The student is able to synthetize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. The student is able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. The student is able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. The student evaluates strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. Student can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. Student evaluates critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The aim of the course is to understand the meaning of qualitative research and to be able to use qualitative research and its methods in development and research practices at workplaces.

Competences
Ethical competence
Learning and information management competence
Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence

Learning outcomes
Student has an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. Student can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. Student understands the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and has an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to his/her own field of research and development work.

Content

Qualitative researches¿ information theoretic basis
Defining the research topic and the research problem and questions
Qualitative research process
The main data collection methods in qualitative research
Different types of literature review
The main methods of data analysis in qualitative research
The reliability and validity of qualitative research
Qualitative research ethical issues

Time and location

Online 100%

Learning materials and recommended literature

Patton, M. 2002. Qualitative research and evaluation methods. 3. painos. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications

9781483349800 The Sage handbook of qualitative research. 2017. Toim. N. Denzin & Y. S. Lincoln. USA: Sage. 978-0-19-958805-3 nidottu Bryman, A.

Additional material available on Moodle workspace.

Teaching methods

Qualitative research is an online course. You study in the Moodle learning environment. In Moodle you will find course instructions, schedules, assignments and study materials. You will also attend webinars. In webinars, you reflect and share what you have learned communally with your peer students.

During the first three weeks of the study period, each student does an orientation assignment, which confirms your attendance at the study course.

Guidance
You will receive guidance in the Moodle learning environment (e.g. question and answer forum) and webinars. You will also receive guidance from your peer students.

Feedback
You will receive qualitative evaluation and feedback on your learning assignments.
You give feedback on the course (final feedback) on the implementation).

Practical training and working life connections

Your student group forms a working life-oriented peer learning network.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam

International connections

During the course, you will utilize international research literature and peer learning environment.

Alternative completion methods

You can familiarise yourself with 17§ of Jamk's degree regulations when considering the recognition and recognition of course competence based on your previously acquired competence and the objectives of the course.

Student workload

Your indicative use of time during the 5-credit course is 135 working hours, which is divided as follows:

Orientation to the course 10 h
Studying with learning materials 52 h
Completing learning assignments 62 h
Online lectures and webinars 8 h
Self-assessment and feedback 3 h

Content scheduling

In the course, learning takes place by participating in webinars, independent information search and by completing the learning assignments.

Timetable of the learning assignments in the Moodle workspace.

Completing and returning the orientation assignment is a sign of your participation in the course.

Further information for students

You will receive formative and summative assessment (teacher/peer review) according to the sequencing of content and assignments.

In the study course, updated Arene recommendations and Jamk's rules are followed in the utilization of artificial intelligence, instructions and possible ethical questions.


Open UAS number of places 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. He or she identifies different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. The student understands how to evaluate qualitative research. The student knows how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.

Satisfactory 2
The student applies the theoretical basis of qualitative research. The student is able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. The student can to apply qualitative research in his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. The student is able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in his/her own field research. The students can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in his/her field of research and development.

Very good 4
The student is able to synthetize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. The student is able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. The student is able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. The student evaluates strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. Student can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. Student evaluates critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The aim of the course is to understand the meaning of qualitative research and to be able to use qualitative research and its methods in development and research practices at workplaces.

Competences
Ethical competence
Learning and information management competence
Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence

Learning outcomes
Student has an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. Student can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. Student understands the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and has an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to his/her own field of research and development work.

Content

Qualitative researches¿ information theoretic basis
Defining the research topic and the research problem and questions
Qualitative research process
The main data collection methods in qualitative research
Different types of literature review
The main methods of data analysis in qualitative research
The reliability and validity of qualitative research
Qualitative research ethical issues

Time and location

Implementation time 13.1-30.4.2025 (Moodle open)

I Webinar 30.1.2025 time 16-19
II Webinar 13.1.2025 time 16-19
III Webinar 6.3.2025 time 16-19
A seminar day where the final assignment is presented online 3.4.2025 time 8-13

Learning materials and recommended literature

Holloway, I. & Galvin K. 2017. Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare.
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. 4th ed. ebook

Kyngäs, H., Mikkonen, K. & Kääriäinen, M. 2020 The Application of Content Analysis in Nursing Science Research. Springer Nature, Switzerland. eBook

OR

Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

OR

Klenke, K. 2008. Qualitative Research in the Study of Leadership. Great Britain: Emerald.

Addiotional material:

Creswell, J. & Poth, C.N. 2018. Qualitative inquiry & research design: choosing among five approaches. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Denzin, N. K. & Licoln, Y. S. 2011. Handbook of qualitative research. 2011. Lincoln. 4. edition. London: Sage.
Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia: Elnsevier/Saunders cop.
Elo, S. & Kyngäs, H. 2008. The qualitative content analysis process. Advanced Nursing 62(1), 107–115.
Resnik D. B. 2011. What is Ethics in Research & Why is It Important? National institute of health science. Available at: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/whatis.cfm
Silverman, D. 2014. Interpreting qualitative data. Methods for analysing talk, text and interaction. 5.painos. London:Sage.
Gerrish, K. & Lathlean, J. 2015. The Research process in Nursing. Wileys & Blackwell. Section 4 and chapter 34. Ebook
Tuomi, J, & Sarajärvi, A. 2018. Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: Tammi.

Teaching methods

Blended-learning, which utilizes online learning, and also there is independent learning and peer support.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. He or she identifies different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. The student understands how to evaluate qualitative research. The student knows how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.

Satisfactory 2
The student applies the theoretical basis of qualitative research. The student is able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. The student can to apply qualitative research in his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. The student is able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in his/her own field research. The students can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in his/her field of research and development.

Very good 4
The student is able to synthetize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. The student is able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. The student is able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. The student evaluates strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. Student can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. Student evaluates critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.