Case Study Research
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KF21TUTKE03 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Master |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Toikko, Timo |
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| Teacher Team: | Zechner, Minna |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the principles of the case study research method and can implement them in practice.
Student's Workload
104 hr (lectures 18 + distance learning 86)
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
Determining the Type of Case Study
Single and Multiple Case Study Designs
Conseptual framework
Data and analysis
Recommended or Required Reading
Baxter, Pamerla & Jack, Susan (2008) Qualitative Case Study Methodology: Study Design and Implementation for Novice Researchers. The Qualitative Report 13 (4), 544-559.
Markus Laine, Jarkko Bamberg & Pekka Jokinen (toim.) (2008) Tapaustutkimuksen taito. Helsinki: Gaudeamus.
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e-book
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Eriksson, Päivi & Koistinen, Katri (2005) Monenlainen tapaustutkimus. Helsinki: Kuluttajatutkimuskeskus.
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Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and distant learning
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1-2
Students will be able to describe the principles of the case study research method
Grade 3-4
Students will be able to compare different types of case study research.
Grade 5
Students will be able to analyse critically different types of case study research.
Assessment Methods
Grading is based on a student's assignments, the scale of 1-5.
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