Acerca de este curso: 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.
Creada por: University of Amsterdam
Enseñado por: Gerben Moerman, Dr.
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
| Información básica | Curso 2 de 5 en Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences Specialization |
| Nivel | Intermedio |
| Compromiso | 8 weeks of study, 4-6 hours/week |
| Idioma | English |
| Cómo aprobar | Aprueba todas las tareas calificadas para completar el curso. |
| Calificaciones del usuario |
Programa
SEMANA 1
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.
8 videos, 12 lecturas
- Reading: A very warm welcome to Qualitative Research Methods!
- Reading: Course description
- Reading: Prerequisite knowledge needed
- Reading: Course Structure
- Reading: Standing on shoulders of giants
- Reading: Team
- Reading: On Elephants
- Vídeo: 1.1 On Elephants
- Vídeo: 1.2 Ontology for social actors
- Vídeo: 1.3 Ontology for social researchers
- Vídeo: 1.4 Epistemology
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: How to never emerge from the library again...
- Vídeo: 1.5 Hermeneutics
- Vídeo: 1.6 Phenomenology
- Vídeo: 1.7 Pragmatism
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
Calificado: Assignment A: Is Silverman right?
SEMANA 2
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?
9 videos, 10 lecturas
- Reading: Background of observation as a method
- Vídeo: 2.2 Participant Observation
- Vídeo: 2.3 Views on Observation
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Focus and the assignment
- Vídeo: 2.4 Observational Focus
- Vídeo: 2.5 Cyclists in Amsterdam
- Vídeo: 2.6 Privatizing Public Space
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Note taking and Interpreting
- Vídeo: 2.7 Field Notes
- Vídeo: 2.8 Fieldwork organisation
- Vídeo: 2.9 Observation and Interpretation
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Peer Review: Assignment B: instructions
Calificado: Assignment B: Observing on waiting around the world: Privatising Public Space
SEMANA 3
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.
9 videos, 9 lecturas, 1 cuestionario de práctica
- Reading: Good practices
- Vídeo: 3.2 Triangulation
- Vídeo: 3.3 Abduction
- Vídeo: 3.4 Focus on Details and Context
- Vídeo: 3.5 Look for Contradiction
- Vídeo: 3.6 Reflexivity
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Selecting Cases
- Vídeo: 3.7 How Many Cases Are Enough
- Vídeo: 3.8 Theoretical Saturation
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Criteria for Research Quality
- Vídeo: 3.9 Criteria For Research Quality
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Practice Quiz: Practice quiz
Calificado: Midterm exam
SEMANA 4
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.
7 videos, 9 lecturas
- Reading: What is a qualitative interview?
- Vídeo: 4.2 Typologies of Interviews
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Interviewing Behaviour
- Vídeo: 4.3 Rapport in interviewing
- Vídeo: 4.4 Powergame or Roleplaying
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Probing
- Vídeo: 4.5 Probing and prompting
- Vídeo: 4.6 Probing tactics
- Vídeo: 4.7 Interviewing, a final thought
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
Calificado: Assignment C Interviewing about Happiness around the world
SEMANA 5
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.
6 videos, 10 lecturas
- Reading: Qualitative Analysis
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Deductive Approaches
- Vídeo: 5.2 Code and Retrieve
- Vídeo: 5.3 Framework Analysis
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Inductive Approaches
- Vídeo: 5.4 Analytic Induction
- Vídeo: 5.5 Grounded Theory
- Vídeo: 5.6 Versions of Grounded Theory
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Optional: Interview with Kathy Charmaz
Calificado: Assignment D: Analysis of Privatising Public Space around the world
SEMANA 6
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.
7 videos, 12 lecturas
- Reading: Writing
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Mixing
- Vídeo: 6.2 Mixing Methods
- Vídeo: 6.3 How to mix
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Ethics
- Vídeo: 6.4 Five Focal Points in Ethics
- Vídeo: 6.5 Ethics - Visions & Practices
- Vídeo: 6.6 Ethical Boards & Qualitative Research
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
- Reading: Fraud
- Vídeo: 6.7 Fraud
- Reading: Slides
- Reading: References
Calificado: Assignment E: Writing about Happiness around the world
SEMANA 7
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.
1 lectura
- Reading: Catch up? Or do some more!
SEMANA 8
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!
Calificado: Final Exam
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A well organized course with excellent professor, thanks for your presentation on the video lectures!
An excellent course for a foundation on qualitative research methods. The lecturer does a great job at communicating complex concepts in an effective and attractive way (so much energy!). I loved the focus on research ethics. Thank you!
I think is a very didactic course, and friendly.
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MH
It was awesome experience indeed. I have learned lot of things about Qualitative Research Methods. These lessons will help me a lot to do my personal research. Enjoyed that course much.