Qualitative Research Methods

After taking the course the student understands the characteristics of qualitative research and can identify the main research strategies of qualitative research and assess their applicability in different situations. The student can identify the main data collection methods in qualitative research and assess their applicability in different situations. He/she can identify the main data analysis methods and apply them in data analysis. The student can plan and report the qualitative methods used in a study, and understands and can assess the goodness, reliability and validity of qualitative research. The student understands the principles of research ethics. The student understands the ethics and restrictions of using AI in qualitative research methods.

Lectures and course books:

1. Eskola, J. & Suoranta, J. (1998) Johdatus laadulliseen tutkimukseen
2. Tuomi, J. & Sarajärvi, A. (2018). Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi (Uudistettu laitos). Helsinki
3. Puusa, A. & Juuti, P. (2020) Laadullisen tutkimuksen näkökulmat ja menetelmät
4. Other articles and materials informed by the teachers

Max 205 participants.

• Priority given to LBS B.Sc. year 2 participants

• Second priority group are other of B.Sc. (Bus. & Econ.) and M.Sc.(Bus. & Econ.) students that have a minimum of 50 ECTS.

-The next priority group are the other B.Sc. (Bus. & Econ.) and M.Sc.(Bus. & Econ.).

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The course is related to UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): 4 quality education, 9 industry, innovation and infrastructure, 16 peace, justice and strong institutions, 17 partnership for the goals. As the course gives a wide understanding on business thinking and thinking more generally, it could also have impacts to other SDGs.