Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research design
The course is offered at the University of Tampere.
Learning outcomes
Students should be able to - formulate the research topic and research questions - do literature review - develop the analytical framework relevant for the research topic - choose a relevant method for research - develop a plan on collecting and analysing data with the chosen methods
Contents
- Philosophical bases of social science research methodology - Major research methods - Research design - Use to literature and theory in qualitative research
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
25 h
0 h
Independent work
40 h
0 h
Seminar
10 h
0 h
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Workshop and Individual research design presentationsParticipation in course work
In
English
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
Assessment methods: Individual research design presentations
Study materials
Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (3rd ed. ed.). Los Angeles ; London: SAGE.
Selection of other readings assigned by the teachers.