Research Methods in Nursing and Health Management Science (OPEN UNI)

From

3.1.2026

5 cr

Familiarisation with various data collection and analysis methods for scientific research and the implementation of research.
Different research designs, research processes, data collection and analysis methods, and reliability of qualitative research.
Research ethics and data protection in research.
Planning and drawing up a practice study plan on the selected research topic, planning the research process and justifying the choices..

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Fields

Health and welfare

Scope

5 cr

Code

AY353316S

After completing the course, the student is able to:

compare and interpret the acompare and interpret the methodological starting points of nursing science and health management research.
evaluate and apply various data collection and analysis methods in nursing science and health management research
plan and combine the research process into a logical whole
assess the reliability of the study
assess ethical and data protection issues related to conducting research
communicate in accordance with responsible conduct of research and principles
draw up a research plan

Denzin NK & Lincoln YS (eds.) (2018) The SAGE handbook of qualitative research. SAGE, Los Angeles.

Kyngäs H, Mikkonen K, Kääriäinen M (eds.) (2020) The application of content analysis in nursing science research. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

Polit DF & Beck CT (2017) Nursing research: generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice. Wolters Kluwer Health, Philadelphia.

Ruusuvuori J, Nikander P, Hyvärinen M (toim.) (2010). Haastattelun analyysi. Vastapaino, Tampere. eBook

National and international scientific articles.

Organiser

University of Oulu

Contact details

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi

Belongs to themes:

Health and well-being