Qualitative research methods
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KFG11B015 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Hietaniemi, Elina |
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| Teacher Team: | Palomäki, Sirkka-Liisa |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to study and develop elderly care by qualitative research methods and to carry out the various stages of a qualitative research process based on informed methodological and ethical choices. They will learn to select suitable material and analyse it by basic qualitative research methods. They will learn to evaluate and apply knowledge produced by qualitative research to the development of elderly care practice.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Approaches and processes in qualitative research
- Common research methods
- Methods in data collection and analysis
- Reporting results
- Ethical research and reliability
- Application and evaluation of qualitative research in elderly care
(Research and develpment 2 cr)
Recommended or Required Reading
Vilkka, H. 2005. Tutki ja kehitä.
Kylmä, J. & Juvakka, T. 2007. Laadullinen Terveystutkimus. (assigned parts)
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Assignments
- Participation in gathering qualitative data for elderly care development projects
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in lectures
- Exam
- Completion of assignments
- Numerical grading 1-5
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