F1F5412 Qualitative Research Methods in Scientific Dissertations 7.5 credits

The course content is summarized in the following paragraphs:

The distinction qualitative – quantitative method

Scientific foundations for qualitative methods

Hermeneutics, phenomenology

Criteras of quality in qualitative research theses

Generation of theories

The comprehensive aim of the course is to provide knowledge of various qualitative research methods that are used in scientific dissertations, of their application, and of possibilities and limitations connected to the methods.

Initiated post graduate studies in the disciplines of real estate planning, land law, or real estate economics.

The literature consists of a textbook on qualitative method and theory of scince, five doctoral dissertations where qualitative methods are employed, and scientific articles on the subject of qualitative methods.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Active participation at seminars, 3 credits

Approved written memos, 4,5 credits

Peter Ekbäck

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.