Qualitative research methods
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
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| Code: | SSYS1404 |
| Curriculum: | SSY 2024 |
| Level: | Master of Health Care / Master of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2024-2025) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Häyry, Riitta |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2024-2025
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3005 | SSY2024-1Y | 2025-01-01 – 2025-05-31 | Riikka Lehesvuo | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is able to
- justify the choice of a qualitative study design
- plan and conduct a qualitative study
Student's Workload
Student workload in total: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 21 h
. of which autonomous studies: 60 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
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Contents
- what is a qualitative study?
- the attributes of a qualitative study
- data collection in a qualitative study
- data analysis in a qualitative study
- reporting a qualitative study and the evaluation of trustworthiness of a qualitative study
- action research – a dialogue between qualitative and quantitative research
Regional Impact
The student gets to know local reserch activities and can use his/her own skills in qualitative methods for his/her own work unit.
Internationality
The student gets to know international research literature and research projects
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material pointed out by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- lessons
- tasks in contact learning
- an assignment
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: the student
- describes some attributes of a qualitative study
- describes an example of how data collection in a qualitative study could be conducted
- describes an example of how data analysis in a qualitative study could be conducted
- describes an example of how the results of a qualitative study could be reported and how trustworthiness of a qualitative study could be evaluated
Grade 3: the student
- describes the central attributes of a qualitative study and applies this knowledge in a known context
- describes the methods of data collection in a qualitative study and applies this knowledge in a known context
- describes the methods of data analysis in a qualitative study and applies this knowledge in a known context
- describes the methods of reporting of a qualitative study and evaluation of trustworthiness of a qualitative study and applies this knowledge in a known context
Grade 5: the student:
- examines analytically the central attributes of a qualitative study in relation to the approach within philosophy of science
- describes the data collection methods in qualitative studies and applies this knowledge in a new context with proper justifications
- describes the data analysis methods in qualitative studies and applies this knowledge in a new context with proper justifications
- describes the methods of reporting and evaluating trustworthiness in qualitative studies and applies this knowledge in a new context with proper justifications
Assessment Methods
- an assignment 100 %, numerical grading
Work Placement
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Further Information
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