Language of instruction

Norwegian

Course content

The main objective of the course is to render candidates familiar with qualitative research methods used in health related research, like different interviews and observation. Theoretical underpinnings and practical exercise of these methods are emphasized.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge:

After completing the course, the candidates should be able to:

- Understand theoretical and methodological guidelines which different qualitative research approaches have their base in

- Master basic elements, practical and theoretical, of qualitative research methods and approaches

- Assess advantages with, and applications for different qualitative research methods and approaches

Skills:

After completing the course, the candidates should be able to:

- Develop problems and research designs that can be solved using different kinds of qualitative research interviews and/or different kinds of observation

- Assess choice of methodological foundation when planning a research project

- Use different kinds of qualitative research interviews and different observation techniques in a reflective and ethical way

- Analyse published scientific articles considering accepted criteria of quality regarding relevance, credibility and transferability

- Reflect and challenge scientifically based knowledge in their own and related study fields

General skills

After completing the course, the candidates should be able to:

- Execute qualitative oriented research projects based on recognized criteria of quality and with scientific integrity

- Identify ethical problems and problematic areas when using qualitative research approaches

Credits (ECTS)

5 ECTS credits

Form of assessment

Oral presentation of compulsory group work. Pass/fail

Who may participate

Ph.D. candidates

Supplementary course information

Compulsory attendance to all lectures and seminars. Compulsory group work in between the seminars and the presentation