Qualitative Research and Development in Working Life (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Unlock the power of qualitative research with this fully online, self-paced course designed for master’s students who want to deepen their research expertise. Explore the essentials of qualitative inquiry, from foundational principles and research design to ethical considerations and reliability. After completing the course, the student will be able to: - Apply qualitative and action-oriented methods in development work - Choose and justify suitable data sources and research methods - Collect and analyze data using appropriate qualitative techniques - Ensure reliability and ethical integrity in the research process - Draw evidence-based conclusions and present them clearly in the thesis - Keep working-life development needs central throughout the research.

Sisältö

Learn practical strategies for collecting and analyzing data using inductive content analysis and master the art of reporting results and drawing evidence-based conclusions. Whether you’re preparing for your thesis or advancing your professional skills, this course offers flexibility, academic rigor, and real-world relevance, all at your own pace. - Basics of qualitative research - The qualitative research process - Reliability and ethics in qualitative research - Data collection methods in qualitative research - Data analysis in qualitative research - Reporting results, conclusions, and findings

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

To pass the course, the student is able to: - Apply a qualitative approach in research design, including research questions, data collection, analysis, and ethical considerations. - Justify key decisions made during the research process. - Show practical skills in thematic or content analysis. - Recognize principles of action research and other development-oriented approaches. - Complete all tasks and assignments in the online course.

Lisätiedot

The course is entirely an independent online course. The student can progress at their own pace, possibly in the same rhythm as the Master’s thesis work.