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Gerben Moerman

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Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences SpecializationUniversity of Amsterdam

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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.
You won't learn how to use qualitative methods by just watching video's, so we put much stress on collecting data through observation and interviewing and on analysing and interpreting the collected data in other assignments.
Obviously, the most important concepts in qualitative research will be discussed, just as we will discuss quality criteria, good practices, ethics, writing some methods of analysis, and mixing methods.
We hope to take away some prejudice, and enthuse many students for qualitative research.

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University of Amsterdam

A modern university with a rich history, the University of Amsterdam

(UvA) traces its roots back to 1632, when the Golden Age school Athenaeum Illustre was established to train students in trade and philosophy. Today, with more than 30,000 students, 5,000 staff and 285 study programmes (Bachelor's and Master's), many of which are taught in English, and a budget of more than 600 million euros, it is one of the largest comprehensive universities in Europe. It is a member of the League of European Research Universities and also maintains intensive contact with other leading research universities around the world.

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Week

Week 1

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

1.0 Introduction6m

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

Week

Week 2

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

2.1 Ethnography5m

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

Week

Week 3

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

3.1 Flexibility10m

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

Week

Week 4

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

4.1 Visions of Interviewing12m

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

Week

Week 5

4 hours to complete

Qualitative Analysis

In previous modules we discussed how you should observe a social situation or conduct a qualitative interview. Now we will focus on what to do with your data, by discussing qualitative analysis. In this module you will try to do a qualitative analysis by interpreting your observed data and try to code it.

4 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 54 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

5.1 Qualitative Analysis4m

5.2 Code and Retrieve7m

5.3 Framework Analysis7m

5.4 Analytic Induction10m

5.5 Grounded Theory12m

5.6 Versions of Grounded Theory11m

10 readings

Qualitative Analysis10m

Slides10m

References10m

Deductive Approaches10m

Slides10m

References10m

Inductive Approaches10m

Slides10m

References10m

Optional: Interview with Kathy Charmaz10m

Week

Week 6

4 hours to complete

Writing, mixing & ethics

In this module I will discuss ideas on writing in qualitative research, I will discuss mixing methods and talk about the ethical issues you should consider.

4 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 59 min), 12 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

6.1 Qualitative writing9m

6.2 Mixing Methods9m

6.3 How to mix9m

6.4 Five Focal Points in Ethics9m

6.5 Ethics - Visions & Practices4m

6.6 Ethical Boards & Qualitative Research5m

6.7 Fraud10m

12 readings

Writing10m

Slides10m

References10m

Mixing10m

Slides10m

References10m

Ethics10m

Slides10m

References10m

Fraud10m

Slides10m

References10m

Week

Week 7

10 minutes to complete

Catch up week

In this module there's no new material. The only requirement in this module is that you finish up the final peer review assignment.

10 minutes to complete

1 reading

1 reading

Catch up? Or do some more!10m

Week

Week 8

1 hour to complete

Exam week

This is the final module, where you can apply everything you've learned up until now in the final exam. Please note that you can only take the final exam once every day, so make sure you are fully prepared to take the test. Please follow the honor code and do not communicate or confer with others taking this exam. Good luck! Once you've taken the exam, please consider doing the other courses in our specialisation track. I hope it was an enjoyable experience. If it was, please consider joining in with the Massive Open Online Research by my colleague Christian Bröer. Thanks for all your hard work, feedback and interpretations, the course team and your fellow learners really appreciate it!

1 hour to complete

1 practice exercise

Final Exam30m

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Qualitative Research Methods

About this Course

Learner Career Outcomes

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Instructor

Gerben Moerman

Learner Career Outcomes

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Offered by

University of Amsterdam

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week 1

Philosophy of Qualitative Research

Week 2

Observation

Week 3

Good Practices & Criteria

Week 4

Qualitative Interviewing

Week 5

Qualitative Analysis

Week 6

Writing, mixing & ethics

Week 7

Catch up week

Week 8

Exam week

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Gerben Moerman

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week 1

Philosophy of Qualitative Research

Week 2

Observation

Week 3

Good Practices & Criteria

Week 4

Qualitative Interviewing

Week 5

Qualitative Analysis

Week 6

Writing, mixing & ethics

Week 7

Catch up week

Week 8

Exam week

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