Qualitative and Action-based Research and Development MethodsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: NY00EC55
Credits
5 op
Objectives
The student
- is familiar with development processes containing qualitative and action-based methods
- is able to choose appropriate methods and gather data for the study
- is able to analyse the gathered data
- is able to assess the criteria of credibility and trustworthyness of his/her study
Content
Content
- different approaches and their backgrounds
- case study
- action research
- constructive research
- network research (online research)
- qualitative data and analysis
- content analysis
- trustworthy reporting
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Passed:
The student
- is able to apply a qualitative approach in all phases of the research process, i.e., the planning, implementation and evaluation phases
- is able to justify the decisions made during the research process, also from the ethical and credibility viewpoints.
- masters inductive qualitative content analysis in practice
- knows the approaches of action research and other developmental research methods
- is able to write a report according to the given guidelines and works constructively in a team.
Failed
The student
- does not fulfil the above-mentioned passing criteria
- does not participate in lectures or in team work
Enrolment period
22.11.2023 - 05.01.2024
Timing
07.03.2024 - 01.06.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Irja Nieminen
Person in charge
Irja Nieminen
Groups
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23YESO
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24YAMKYlempi AMK, yhteiset opinnot
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is familiar with development processes containing qualitative and action-based methods
- is able to choose appropriate methods and gather data for the study
- is able to analyse the gathered data
- is able to assess the criteria of credibility and trustworthyness of his/her study
Content (course unit)
Content
- different approaches and their backgrounds
- case study
- action research
- constructive research
- network research (online research)
- qualitative data and analysis
- content analysis
- trustworthy reporting
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Passed:
The student
- is able to apply a qualitative approach in all phases of the research process, i.e., the planning, implementation and evaluation phases
- is able to justify the decisions made during the research process, also from the ethical and credibility viewpoints.
- masters inductive qualitative content analysis in practice
- knows the approaches of action research and other developmental research methods
- is able to write a report according to the given guidelines and works constructively in a team.
Failed
The student
- does not fulfil the above-mentioned passing criteria
- does not participate in lectures or in team work
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail