Objectives

After the course the students will have deeper understanding about mixed methods and longitudinal and process research, covering from the philosophical underpinnings of the approaches to their practical application in studies. They have also familiarized themselves with some of the most classical and timely publications of key scholars from the respective research approaches. After the course the students will also have gained knowledge in what kind of studies mixed methods and longitudinal and process research approaches are applicable and whether the approaches would be beneficial and purposeful in their own doctoral thesis research.
  • Opettaja
    Eriikka Paavilainen-Mäntymäki