Qualitative Research Methods (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

The students will be able to - Understand the principles of qualitative research and data analysis - Outline the different approaches of qualitative data analysis - Understand the stages in the analytical process - Code and categorize qualitative data - Report results from analysis

Aika ja paikka

Instruction in Zoom or Teams

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

21. Feb 2026, 08.30 - 16.30: Zoom/Teams 28. Feb 2026, 08.30 - 16.30: Zoom/Teams 16. May 2026, 08.30 - 16.30: Zoom/Teams

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Participation in instruction, assignments

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, group exercises during instruction, individual assignments

Oppimateriaalit

Saldana, Johny, Patricia Leavy, and Natasha Beretvas (2011). Fundamentals of Qualitative Research. Oxford University Press. Instructor’s slides handout Other materials given by instructor

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ects credits = 135 hours (1 credit = 27 hours of work) Contact instruction Reading the literature for the assignments Collaboration with the case company/organization Writing the assignments (notes, reports)

Sisällön jaksotus

Objectives The students will be able to • Understand the principles of qualitative research and data analysis • Outline the different approaches of qualitative data analysis • Understand the stages in the analytical process • Code and categorize qualitative data • Report results from analysis Description The course helps to understand and conduct qualitative research. It increases capabilities to analyze qualitative data. It introduces the philosophical grounds of qualitative methodology and different qualitative methods. It helps in making methodological choices of and advancing the student’s own thesis project through individual assignments and group exercises. It helps the student to make methodological choices and apply qualitative methods of the student's own master thesis project.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

Each student may select the case company/organization for the course assignment him/herself.

Kansainvälisyys

Instruction in English

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

It is compulsory to attend the contact instruction.