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PSY2118 - Qualitative Methodology 2

About

New from the academic year 2023/2024

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

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

Course content

The course builds on the basic understanding of qualitative research. The course goes in depth through the most common data collection methods (in-depth interview and focus group interview) and the most central analysis approaches used in qualitative research within psychology. The course further introduces the various criteria used to assess the quality of qualitative research work.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • The student has acquired in-depth knowledge of the most common qualitative data collection methods and analysis approaches used in psychological research (i.e. Thematic analysis, Grounded theory, and interpretive phenomenological analysis and psychological discourse analysis).
  • The student is knowledgeable of relevant software used in the analysis of qualitative data, including analysis of literature.
  • The student is knowledgeable of the advantages and challenges associated with the combination of quantitative and qualitative analyzes (mixed-method design).

Skills:

  • The student can independently collect and analyze unstructured qualitative data to shed light on research issues in connection to their main thesis, bachelor's thesis and in other contexts. Students can code data, develop themes and assess the quality of research where qualitative analysis approaches are used. Students can use software (e.g. NVivo) in the analysis of qualitative data.

General competence:

  • The student has developed a critical perspective to assess the strengths and limitations of the research design, including the analyzes used. The student can, under supervision, carry out a qualitative research project, including data collection, analysis and presentation of the results in accordance with established practice (APA) and comply with ethical guidelines and current legislation that involves health research.

Learning methods and activities

Method of teaching: Lectures, seminars, and exercises.

Most lectures will be given in English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Written group assignement

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

PSY1111, PSY1011, PSY1120, PSYPRO4111, PSYK4120 or equivalent.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
PSYK4318 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
PSY2018 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
PSYPRO4318 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

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

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

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

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2023-12-19 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 31
SL325 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL425 Sluppenvegen 14 5
SL322 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL420 Sluppenvegen 14 5
SL111 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 60
SL324 Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D 2024-05-29 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL110 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 16
  • * 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.
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