Qualitative Research (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Objective

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
After completing the study level, you will have an overall picture of the theoretical foundations and methods of qualitative research.

You understand the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research.

You recognize the suitability of different qualitative materials and methods for solving different types of research tasks.

You understand the importance of research ethics in qualitative research.

You have the skills to conduct and evaluate qualitative research and its suitability for research and development work in your field.

Content

In the course, you will learn about qualitative research approaches and methods, the basics of selecting and narrowing down your research topic, and formulating your research task. You will also learn about methods related to data collection and analysis, ensuring the reliability of the research, as well as ethical principles and practices.

Location and time

100% online in January and February.

Materials

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).

Employer connections

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

Exam schedules

No exam

International connections

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

Completion alternatives

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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, good (3)

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, 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.

Qualifications

Research and Development study course or equivalent competence.

Further information

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.