spring 2014
TLM-3080 Qualitative research methods in informatics - 5 ECTS
Course content
The course is a central part of the Master's Programme and introduces the students to telemedicine.
The course will cover the following topics:
1) Insight into conductive qualitative research on telemedicine.
2) Insight into analysing and producing quality research reports based on collected field data.
3) Conducting interviews and participant observations.
4) Strengths and weaknesses of qualitative case studies in telemedicine.
5) The role of researcher in qualitative research.
6) Concepts and theoretical approaches used in qualitative methods.
7) Conducting case studies in challenging contexts.
Objectives of the course
Learning Outcomes:
Following the course, the students should be able to:
1) Conduct qualitative research on telemedicine.
2) Analyse and produce quality research reports based on collected field data.
3) Be able to conduct interviews and participant observations.
4) Assess strengths and weaknesses of qualitative case studies in telemedicine.
5) Be able to critically assess the role of the researcher in qualitative research.
6) Evaluate different concepts and theoretical approaches used in qualitative methods.
7) Conduct case studies in challenging contexts.
Teaching methods
The course consists of a combination of lectures, discussions, homework and practical exercises. In addition to physical attendance of lectures and seminars, part of the course is net-based, requiring active participation of students via Fronter. All assignments are submitted electronically in Fronter.Error rendering component
- About the course
- Campus: Ukjent |
- ECTS: 5
- Course code: TLM-3080
- Responsible unit
- Institutt for klinisk medisin
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