Knowledge

The student ...

has a broad knowledge of central qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews, focus groups, qualitative content analyses, and observational studies
knows central themes and theories within qualitative research, as well as research and development work within qualitative methods
can update their knowledge of qualitative methods
have knowledge of qualitative methods' history, characteristics, and place in society and research

Skills

The student ...

can apply academic knowledge and relevant results from qualitative research to formulate a problem, determine method and selection, carry out research, analyze data, and report these
can reflect on their own academic performance related to carrying out a research project and adjust this under guidance
can find, evaluate, and refer to information and subject matter related to qualitative methods and qualitative data so that this illuminates a problem
can apply relevant methods and techniques such as observation, interviews as well as coding and analysis of qualitative material, including qualitative content analysis and report findings after a completed research project
can develop a research question and a research design

General competence

The student...

has knowledge of relevant legal and ethical issues related to the implementation of a research project
can plan and carry out tasks and projects related to social science investigations that extend over time, alone or as a participant in a group, and in line with ethical requirements and guidelines
can convey central subject material both orally and in writing through the development of a research project
knows the possibilities and limitations of the qualitative approach, and can contribute to the development of good practice

Subject description MET305

Qualitative research methods