| Period(s) | I | II | III | IV |
| 2012–2013 | X | |||
| 2013–2014 | X | X | ||
| 2014–2015 | X | X |
General description
Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research design
The course is offered at the University of Tampere.
Learning outcomes
Students should be able to
- formulate the research topic and research questions
- do literature review
- develop the analytical framework relevant for the research topic
- choose a relevant method for research
- develop a plan on collecting and analysing data with the chosen methods
Contents
- Philosophical bases of social science research methodology
- Major research methods
- Research design
- Use to literature and theory in qualitative research
Teaching methods
| Teaching method | Contact | Online |
| Lectures | 25 h | 0 h |
| Independent work | 40 h | 0 h |
| Seminar | 10 h | 0 h |
Lectures and workshop
Teaching language
EnglishModes of study
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Student workload:
Readings 20 Hours
Lectures 25 Hours
Workshop 10 Hours
Presentation preparations 20 Hours
Total 75 Hours
Evaluation and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.Assessment methods: Individual research design presentations
Study materials
Creswell, J. W. (2003). Research design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, Calif. ; London: SAGE Publications.
OR
Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (3rd ed. ed.). Los Angeles ; London: SAGE.
Selection of other readings assigned by the teachers.
Belongs to following study modules
2013–2014
