Qualitative Research (YZZZ0130)

Qualitative Research, 5 cr - YZZZ0130

Qualitative Research (YZZZ0130-3013), 10.01.2023 – 30.04.2023,
5 cr (YSY22SM, ...) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

Finnish

Timing

10.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Lecturer(s)

Sari Järvinen

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

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.

Additional material:

Creswell, J. & Poth, C.N. 2018. Qualitative inquiry & research design: choosing among five approaches. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Denzin, N. K. & Lincoln, 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: Elsevier/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.

Learning assignments and student workload

Webinars 14 h
Online seminar introducing the "mini-study" 7 h
Independent work: getting acquainted with literature, working on learning tasks and preparing a seminar presentation 114 h

A total of 135 h

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 06.01.2023
Groups
- YSY22SM
- YSY22ST
- YSY22SK
- ZJAYSB22S1
- ZJAYSV22S1
- YSV21S1
- ZJAYSY22ST
- YSB21S1
- ZJAYSY22SK
- ZJAYSY22SM
Seats

15 - 30

Degree Programme

Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of virtual studies

5 cr

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies
Qualitative Research (YZZZ0130-3017), 15.04.2023 – 12.06.2023,
5 cr (YSY22SM, ...) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

Finnish

Timing

15.04.2023 - 12.06.2023

Lecturer(s)

Sari Järvinen

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

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.

Additional material:

Creswell, J. & Poth, C.N. 2018. Qualitative inquiry & research design: choosing among five approaches. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Denzin, N. K. & Lincoln, 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: Elsevier/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.

Learning assignments and student workload

Webinars 14 h
Online seminar introducing the "mini-study" 7 h
Independent work: getting acquainted with literature, working on learning tasks and preparing a seminar presentation 114 h

A total of 135 h

Enrollment

01.04.2023 - 26.04.2023
Groups
- YSY22SM
- YSY22ST
- YSY22SK
- ZJAYSB22S1
- YSV22S1
- ZJAYSV22S1
- YSB22S1
- ZJAYSY22ST
- ZJAYSY22SJ
- YSY22SJ
- ZJAYSY22SK
- ZJAYSY22SM
Seats

0 - 40

Degree Programme

Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of virtual studies

5 cr

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies
Qualitative Research (YZZZ0130-3022), 31.08.2023 – 10.12.2023,
5 cr (YSU23KM, ...) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

Finnish

Timing

31.08.2023 - 10.12.2023

Lecturer(s)

Sari Järvinen

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

Learning materials and recommended literature

- The Sage handbook of qualitative research. 2017. Toim. N. Denzin & Y. S. Lincoln. USA: Sage.
- Holloway, I. & Galvin, K. 2017. Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare. 4. painos. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
- Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
- Klenke, K. 2016. Qualitative Research in the Study of Leadership. Great Britain: Emerald.
- Creswell, J. & Poth, C.N. 2018. Qualitative inquiry & research design: choosing among five approaches. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.
- Kyngäs, H., Mikkonen, K. & Kääriäinen, M. 2020 The Application of Content Analysis in Nursing Science Research. Springer Nature, Switzerland. eBook
- Tuomi, J, & Sarajärvi, A. 2018. Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: Tammi.

Other materials:
- Denzin, N. K. & Lincoln, 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: Elsevier/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 painos. Helsinki: Tammi.

Learning assignments and student workload

Webinars 14 h
Online seminar introducing the "mini-study" 7 h
Independent work: getting acquainted with literature, working on learning tasks and preparing a seminar presentation 114 h

A total of 135 h
Groups
- YSU23KM
- ZJAYSC23KM
- YSC23KM
- ZJAYSU23KM
Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of virtual studies

5 cr

Unit

School of Business
Qualitative Research (YZZZ0130-3024), 15.01.2024 – 31.03.2024,
5 cr (YSU23KM, ...) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

Finnish

Timing

15.01.2024 - 31.03.2024

Lecturer(s)

Sari Järvinen

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

Learning materials and recommended literature

The Sage handbook of qualitative research. 2017. Toim. N. Denzin & Y. S. Lincoln. USA: Sage.

Holloway, I. & Galvin, K. 2017. Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare. 4. painos. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Pope, C. & Mays, N. 2020. Qualitative Research in Health Care. Wileys Blackwell, 4th edition. ebook.

Hackley, C. 2020. Qualitative research in marketing and management : doing interpretive research projects. Roudledge, 2nd edition. ebook

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

Klenke, K. 2016. Qualitative Research in the Study of Leadership. Great Britain: Emerald.

Creswell, J. & Poth, C.N. 2018. Qualitative inquiry & research design: choosing among five approaches. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.

The Application of Content Analysis in Nursing Science Research. 2018 or 2020. Toim. H. Kyngäs, K. Mikkonen & M. Kääriäinen, M. Cham: Springer. ebook

Tuomi, J, & Sarajärvi, A. 2018. Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: Tammi.

Additional material:

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

Learning assignments and student workload

Webinars 14 h
Online seminar introducing the "mini-study" 7 h
Independent work: getting acquainted with literature, working on learning tasks and preparing a seminar presentation 114 h

A total of 135 h
Groups
- YSU23KM
- YSV23S1
- YSB23S1
- YSH23S1
- YSY22SJ
- ZJAYSB22S1
- YSV22S1
- YSB22S1
- ZJAYSV22S1
- ZJAYSU23KM
- ZJAYSB23S1
- ZJAYSV23S1
- ZJAYSH23S1
Seats

20 - 40

Degree Programme

Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of virtual studies

5 cr

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies
Qualitative Research (YZZZ0130-3025), 25.03.2024 – 02.06.2024,
5 cr (YSU23KM, ...) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

Finnish

Timing

25.03.2024 - 02.06.2024

Lecturer(s)

Sari Järvinen

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

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.

Lisämateriaalia:

Creswell, J. & Poth, C.N. 2018. Qualitative inquiry & research design: choosing among five approaches. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Denzin, N. K. & Lincoln, 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: Elsevier/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.

Learning assignments and student workload

Webinars 14 h
Online seminar introducing the "mini-study" 7 h
Independent work: getting acquainted with literature, working on learning tasks and preparing a seminar presentation 114 h

A total of 135 h
Groups
- YSU23KM
- YSV23S1
- YSB23S1
- ZJAYSU23KM
- ZJAYSB23S1
- ZJAYSV23S1
- YSH23S1
- ZJAYSH23S1
Degree Programme

Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of virtual studies

5 cr

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies
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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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

Qualitative Research, 5 cr - YZZZ0130

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