Qualitative Research Methods I (VPUPK_329)
About Study Course
Objective
Provide doctoral students with opportunities to acquire or develop their expertise in qualitative research by critical assessment of the possibilities of qualitative research methods in social and health sciences research.
Prerequisites
Master’s level experience in research, information literacy.
Learning outcomes
1.Define the conditions for the use of qualitative research in the relevant sector of science, understand the designs of the qualitative research, the methods of data collection and analysis, the principles for the sampling of the research participants and the possibilities for ensuring scientific rigour. Use qualitative research terminology, know the latest literature.
1.Select appropriate qualitative research designs for their research project, choose suitable data collection and analysis methods, evaluate the read qualitative research according to the requirements of academically correct scientific research. Critically evaluate the designs, data collection, processing and analysis methods used in the studies, as well as the scientific strength of the studies. Independently select, systematize and critically evaluate methodological sources using scientific databases and digital information management tools. Justifiably use qualitative data collection, processing, analysis and visualization software, complying with data protection and research ethics requirements. Critically evaluate the possibilities and limitations of using artificial intelligence in qualitative research, maintaining the researcher's responsibility for analytical decisions.
1.Able to model opportunities or identify barriers to the use of qualitative research in the empirical study of their doctoral theses; able to critically evaluate the need of integrating qualitative research-related activities into their own research and professional activity.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care (subprogramme Psychology) | 1 | Doctor | Limited choice | ||
| Health Care (subprogramme Psychology) | 2 | Doctor | Limited choice |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care | 3 | Doctor | Limited choice | ||
| Health Care | 3 | Doctor | Limited choice |
