• Qualitative Research (YZZZ0130-3024),
         15.01.2024 – 30.03.2024,  5 cr  (YSU23KM, ...) — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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.
    Course contents
    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
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 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.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Location and time

    Implementation time 1.1.2024 - 30.3.2024 (Moodle open)

    I Webinar 16.1.2024 time 16-19
    II Webinar 30.1.2024 time 16-19
    III Webinar 20.2.2024 time 16-19
    A seminar day where the final assignment is presented online 19.3.2024 time 8-15

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

    Lecturer(s)

    Sari Järvinen

    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

    Lecturer(s)

    Sari Järvinen

    Timing

    15.01.2024 - 30.03.2024

    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
    • YSV22S1
    • YSB22S1
    • YSV23S1
    • YSB23S1
    • ZJAYSU23KM
    • ZJAYSB23S1
    • ZJAYSV23S1
    • YSH23S1
    • YSY22SJ
    • 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

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Health and Social Studies