Course - Research Methodology - Qualitative - PSY3101
PSY3101 - Research Methodology - Qualitative
About
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
This course builds upon previous introductory courses on data collection methods and research strategies. The course will go deeper into different schools of qualitative research and methods, where the aim is to give the students a more thorough understanding of the strategies for interpretation and the linguistic, cultural and historical entrenchments of the methods. The course starts with an introduction to hermeneutics, which will be followed up with a more thorough understanding of phenomenology, both as a position in the theory of science and as a methodology. Research questions, hypotheses, valid logical inferences and definitions will be at the core of this course. Furthermore, the course will present theoretical and practical introductions into action research, thematic content analysis, analysis of narratives, discourse analysis and positioning theory in addition to Grounded Theory in combination with software. The course will have its starting point in the research question each student is considering as a starting point for their master's thesis.
Learning outcome
Knowledge The students have acquired a broad repertoire and a thorough understanding of qualitative research strategies. Skills The students are able to independently decide how to shape a qualitative research design, as well as being able to efficiently choose an appropriate research method based on the research question. Generic Competences The students have acquired a competence in applying principles and logical reasoning in their approach to a research question, in addition to utilising systematic interpretation strategies.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, teaching in blocks
Further on evaluation
You can sign up to the written exam in the following semester if you fail.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Clinical Psychology Programme, 6 years (CPSY6)
Psychology (MPSY)
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic understanding of data Collection Methods and on or more research strategies within qualitative research.
Required previous knowledge
Admission to a programme of study is required. This means that only students on the master of psychology programme will be admitted.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY3001 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2012 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
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 2023-12-07 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL510 Sluppenvegen 14 36 SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 4 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-05-29 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL410 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 5
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"