Learning outcomes

The course focuses on the qualitative research process; research planning, data gathering and analysis and qualitative research reporting.

After the course students are able to prepare qualitative research, implement data gathering and perform computer-assisted analysis of the data as well as compile a research report.

Contents

The course focuses on the qualitative research process, data analysis and qualitative research reporting

Teaching methods

Teaching method	Contact	Online
Lectures	20 h	0 h
Exercises	10 h	0 h

Required assignments: participation in lectures and exercises, writing a qualitative research report

Teaching language

Finnish

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Suggested reading (when applicable):

Kvale, S. Interviews: An Introduction to Qualitative Research Interviewing. Sage. 1996.

Luomanen, J. & Räisänen, P. 2000. or newer edition. Tietokoneavusteinen laadullinen analyysi ja QSR NVivo-ohjelmisto. Sosiologian tutkimuksia. Turun yliopisto Turku A 23.

Maxwell, J.A. Qualitative Research Design, An Interactive Approach, Second Edition. Applied Social Research Methods Series Volume 41. 2004.

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