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PSY2018 - Qualitative Research Methodology

About

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours E

Course content

The course builds on the basic understanding of qualitative research. The course goes through in depth the most common data collection methods (interview, focus group and participant observation) and a selection of current data analysis approaches (egg thematic analysis, phenomenological analysis) in qualitative research. The course also looks at the various criteria used to assess the quality of qualitative research work and writing of qualitative research.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:The student has acquired broad knowledge of the most common qualitative data collection methods and data analysis in psychology.Skills:The student can independently collect and analyze unstructured qualitative data to illuminate research issues in connection with their bachelor projects and in other contexts.General competence:Students have developed a critical perspective to consider the possible advantages and disadvantages of the use of the qualitative research approach.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars and exercises. Some lessons will be given in English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Written assignment.
  • Attendance at Workshop Interview

Further on evaluation

Previously approved mandatory assignments are approved for repeat of exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Psychology (BPSY)

Required previous knowledge

PSY1120 or equivalent.

PSY1011 or equivalent.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
PSYPRO4318 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
PSY2003 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
PSY2000 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
PSYPRO4013 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
PSYK4318 7.5 AUTUMN 2021
PSY2118 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2023-12-19 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL420 Sluppenvegen 14 2
SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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