Learning Outcomes
The students upon completion will be able to:
Formulate qualitative research questions
Design qualitative studies with interviews and focus groups
Analyze the findings of a qualitative study through thematic analysis
Design a mixed methods study
Critically appraise a qualitative research study
Write up a qualitative research protocol
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to qualitative research
Qualitative research questions
Qualitative research designs
A practical guide to focus groups
Qualitative data analysis
A practical guide to thematic analysis
Quality and reporting of qualitative research
Mixed methods research
Keywords
Qualitative research, Interviews, Focus groups, Thematic analysis, Mixed methods
Description
Use of PowerPoint (file types: .ppt, .pptx, .pdf) Production of slides with voice-over (file types: .mp4) Provision / access to multimedia material (papers, websites, videos) (e-learning) Communication via online fora (e-learning) Evaluation via personal computers / multiple-choice questions, which are graded automatically (e-learning) Evaluation via personal computers / submission of files, which are graded by the tutors (e-learning)