Qualitative ResearchLaajuus (5 cr)

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.

Qualifications

Research and Development study course or equivalent competence.

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.