Qualitative Research and Development at WorkLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: NY00GN70
Credits
5 op
Objectives
Student
• understand the process of development using qualitative and operational methods
• be able to select and/or acquire appropriate materials and methods
• be able to analyse the data used
• be able to assess the reliability and ethicality of the analysis produced
• be able to draw conclusions from the results and report them appropriately as part of the thesis report
• be able to take into account throughout the research process that the thesis aims to meet the development needs of working life
Content
• qualitative research approaches and their backgrounds
• constructivist research, case and action research
• qualitative data and their analysis using thematic and content analysis principles
• research reliability and ethics
• convincing reporting and conclusions
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
The student will be able to
• apply a qualitative approach to research design, formulation of research questions, definition, acquisition and analysis of data, and assessment of the reliability and ethics of research.
• justify the decisions taken in the research process, including from the point of view of ethics and reliability.
• master thematic or content analysis in practice
• recognise the principles of action research and other development studies
Enrolment period
17.01.2024 - 19.10.2025
Timing
31.03.2025 - 14.12.2025
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Online learning
Unit
Educations
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 120
Teachers
- Elina Botha
- Sini Jokiniemi
Groups
-
25YAMK
Objectives (course unit)
Student
• understand the process of development using qualitative and operational methods
• be able to select and/or acquire appropriate materials and methods
• be able to analyse the data used
• be able to assess the reliability and ethicality of the analysis produced
• be able to draw conclusions from the results and report them appropriately as part of the thesis report
• be able to take into account throughout the research process that the thesis aims to meet the development needs of working life
Content (course unit)
• qualitative research approaches and their backgrounds
• constructivist research, case and action research
• qualitative data and their analysis using thematic and content analysis principles
• research reliability and ethics
• convincing reporting and conclusions
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
The student will be able to
• apply a qualitative approach to research design, formulation of research questions, definition, acquisition and analysis of data, and assessment of the reliability and ethics of research.
• justify the decisions taken in the research process, including from the point of view of ethics and reliability.
• master thematic or content analysis in practice
• recognise the principles of action research and other development studies
Assessment scale
0-5