In this course you will be introduced to the basic ideas behind the qualitative research in social science. You will learn about data collection, description, analysis and interpretation in qualitative research. Qualitative research often involves an iterative process. We will focus on the ingredients required for this process: data collection and analysis.
This course is part of the Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences Specialization
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 24 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Arabic
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Philosophy of Qualitative Research
Welcome to the first week of the course. We start with an introduction, followed by two lessons on the Philosophy of Qualitative Research.
4 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 61 min), 12 readings, 1 quiz
8 videos
1.1 On Elephants10m
1.2 Ontology for social actors6m
1.3 Ontology for social researchers4m
1.4 Epistemology8m
1.5 Hermeneutics7m
1.6 Phenomenology10m
1.7 Pragmatism5m
12 readings
A very warm welcome to Qualitative Research Methods!10m
Course description10m
Prerequisite knowledge needed10m
Course Structure10m
Standing on shoulders of giants10m
Team10m
On Elephants10m
Slides10m
References10m
How to never emerge from the library again...10m
Slides10m
References10m
4 hours to complete
Observation
In the first module we discussed the philosophy of qualitative research, explaining some basic notions and general philosophical approaches. In this second module we'll discuss observation as an important method within qualitative research. What types of observation are there? How do we observe? And how do we analyse and describe our data?
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 78 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz
9 videos
2.2 Participant Observation13m
2.3 Views on Observation9m
2.4 Observational Focus7m
2.5 Cyclists in Amsterdam6m
2.6 Privatizing Public Space11m
2.7 Field Notes7m
2.8 Fieldwork organisation6m
2.9 Observation and Interpretation8m
10 readings
Background of observation as a method10m
Slides10m
References10m
Focus and the assignment10m
Slides10m
References10m
Note taking and Interpreting10m
Slides10m
References10m
Peer Review: Assignment B: instructions10m
4 hours to complete
Good Practices & Criteria
What makes qualitative research 'good' is a rather difficult question. Different criteria are suggested, but within the field of qualitative research there is not much agreement on these criteria. However, there is quite some agreement on what good practices of qualitative research are. In this module we will start in lesson 1 with a discussion of good practices of qualitative research.
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 89 min), 9 readings, 2 quizzes
9 videos
3.2 Triangulation8m
3.3 Abduction25m
3.4 Focus on Details and Context5m
3.5 Look for Contradiction6m
3.6 Reflexivity7m
3.7 How Many Cases Are Enough5m
3.8 Theoretical Saturation7m
3.9 Criteria For Research Quality12m
9 readings
Good practices10m
Slides10m
References10m
Selecting Cases10m
Slides10m
References10m
Criteria for Research Quality10m
Slides10m
References10m
2 practice exercises
Practice quiz30m
Midterm exam30m
4 hours to complete
Qualitative Interviewing
In this module we'll look at what a qualitative interview entails by trying to define it and by discussing different forms of interviewing behaviour.
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 62 min), 9 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
4.2 Typologies of Interviews9m
4.3 Rapport in interviewing6m
4.4 Powergame or Roleplaying9m
4.5 Probing and prompting10m
4.6 Probing tactics8m
4.7 Interviewing, a final thought5m
9 readings
What is a qualitative interview?10m
Slides10m
References10m
Interviewing Behaviour10m
Slides10m
References10m
Probing10m
Slides10m
References10m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
by KFDec 20, 2018
I found this a very useful way of getting a basic introduction to qualitative research methods, without just sitting down with some text books. The content was engaging and at the right level for me.
by DROct 8, 2016
The teacher is really passionate, everything's very clear and easy to understand. It's full of all the basic knowledge one needs to know about qualitative research methods to begin working with them.
by HUAug 8, 2020
Best course on Qualitative Research.Improved knowledge about the concepts and its application in different steps of research.Thanks to Dr.Gerben Moerman for his matchless delivering of concepts.
by SKJul 23, 2017
Good Course and provide me basic understanding of Qualitative Research Methods.I will be great if course PDF Transcript will be provided as in Quantitative course instead of Presentation Slides.
About the Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences Specialization
Identify interesting questions, analyze data sets, and correctly interpret results to make solid, evidence-based decisions.
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