Studyinfo subject MASYK4070 2020 HØST
MASYK4070 Research Methods, Qualitative Approach Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Forskningsmetode og databehandling, kvalitativ del
- Study programme
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Masterstudium i sykepleie - klinisk forskning og fagutvikling
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2020/2021
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
Students will be given an introduction on how to prepare and plan a research project within the framework of a qualitative study design. Students will have the opportunity to discuss potential designs related to their own master's project. Various designs are exemplified, and methods that are illuminated are observation, interview (individual and group interviews / focus groups), discourse analysis and participatory action research. The course provides an introduction to qualitative methodology, enabling students to read and understand and apply scientific articles.
Through critical evaluation of research results, the students will acquire in-depth knowledge of credibility and validity in qualitative research, as well as publication and dissemination of scientific knowledge. Analysis and interpretation of data is emphasized in the form of lectures and exercises. The research role is discussed and the importance of reflection on one's own understanding is discussed. Special research ethical challenges in the planning and implementation of qualitative studies will be highlighted.
Recommended preliminary courses
Students should have completed and passed MASYK/D4050 Theory of Science and Research Methods before starting the course.
Required preliminary courses
Admission to the programme.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:
Knowledge
The student
has in-depth knowledge of the research process and ethical challenges in qualitative studies
is capable of using knowledge about the planning and execution of qualitative studies
has advanced knowledge of the most commonly used analysis methods in qualitative research
has in-depth knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative studies
Skills
The student is capable of
analysing qualitative data, such as different kinds of text material
taking a critical approach to the interpretation of qualitative data
identifying and elucidating research ethics issues in their own projects
systematically presenting findings from qualitative studies
Competence
The student is capable of
presenting issues of relevance to qualitative design
disseminating qualitative academic and research results of relevance to the health and social services
communicating ethical considerations concerning the dissemination of health research
Content
The research process and research ethics
Qualitative research design and methods
Data collection, analysis and interpretation of qualitative data
Presentation of qualitative data
Work on a project plan in preparation for the master's thesis
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, group work, seminars and self-study.
Course requirements
The following assignment must have been approved in order for a student to be permitted to take the exam:
Interview carried out individually, with individual presentation:
Students will develop a semi-structured interview guide based on a selected issue and/or research question, carry out an interview, transcribe the content and analyse and present the main findings from the interview.
Assessment
Individual home exam over three days. Scope: 2,500 words (+/- 10%).
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.
Grading scale
Grade scale A-F.
Examiners
All exam papers are assessed by two examiners. An external examiner will grade 20% of the exam papers. The external examiner's assessment shall benefit all the students.
Overlapping courses
MASYK4070, MASYD4070 and MAPO4070 overlap 100%.