RESS3320 Qualitative research methods (3 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

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Basic principles of applying qualitative methods

Description

The course provides the students with basic knowledge of qualitative research methodology, the skills to collect research data, and to conduct scientific research. The course provides knowledge and skills to design and implement a small-scale research and to evaluate the quality of scientific research. 

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, student is able to:

  • Understand the nature of scientific knowledge and the main paradigms of science
  • Identify differences of quantitative and qualitative research designs
  • Understand and apply basics of main qualitative study designs (e.g. case study, language-based methods, focus groups, ethnography)
  • Generate a research plan and conduct data collection by applying qualitative research methodologies
  • Detect and evaluate ethical issues in research
  • Assess the quality of research

Study materials

To be announced during the online course.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
1st year Autumn
Evaluation criteria:
Active participation in online course and assignments.
Time of teaching:
Period 2
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (3 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

Teaching