FAI3101 Qualitative Methods within the Area of Built Environment and Society 4.0 credits

The course content is summarized in the following paragraphs:

• The distinction qualitative–quantitative method.
• Scientific foundations for qualitative methods.
• Data collection methods.
• Criteras of quality in qualitative research.
• Generation of theories.

The comprehensive aim of the course is to provide knowledge of various qualitative research methods, of their application, and of possibilities and limitations connected to the methods.

Initiated post graduate studies in the field of built environment (management, economics and law).

Litteraturen består bl.a. av en grundbok om kvalitativ metod och vetenskapsteori. Därutöver ingår vetenskapliga artiklar inomämnesområdet. Som en del av uppgiften ska kursdeltagarna ocksåsjälva söka relevant litteratur (artiklar, rapporter och böcker).

Kurslitteraturen beslutas och meddelas senast fyra veckor innan kursstart.

• UPP1 - Written report, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

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

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

• 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.