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Qualitative Research Methods
  • Level Professional
  • المدة 24 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University 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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Introduction & Course information

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    • 6 Readings
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1 Videos

  • 1.0 Introduction

6 Readings

  • A very warm welcome to Qualitative Research Methods!
  • Course description
  • Prerequisite knowledge needed
  • Course Structure
  • Standing on shoulders of giants
  • Team

Lesson 1. On Elephants: Philosophy of Qualitative Research

    • 4 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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4 Videos

  • 1.1 On Elephants
  • 1.2 Ontology for social actors
  • 1.3 Ontology for social researchers
  • 1.4 Epistemology

3 Readings

  • On Elephants
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 2. How To Never Emerge From The Library Again

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Assignment A: Is Silverman right?

3 Videos

  • 1.5 Hermeneutics
  • 1.6 Phenomenology
  • 1.7 Pragmatism

3 Readings

  • How to never emerge from the library again...
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 1. Background of observation as a method

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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3 Videos

  • 2.1 Ethnography
  • 2.2 Participant Observation
  • 2.3 Views on Observation

3 Readings

  • Background of observation as a method
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 2. Focus and the assignment

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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3 Videos

  • 2.4 Observational Focus
  • 2.5 Cyclists in Amsterdam
  • 2.6 Privatizing Public Space

3 Readings

  • Focus and the assignment
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 3. Note taking and Interpreting

    • 3 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Assignment B: Observing on waiting around the world: Privatising Public Space

3 Videos

  • 2.7 Field Notes
  • 2.8 Fieldwork organisation
  • 2.9 Observation and Interpretation

4 Readings

  • Note taking and Interpreting
  • Slides
  • References
  • Peer Review: Assignment B: instructions

Lesson 1. Good Practices

    • 6 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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6 Videos

  • 3.1 Flexibility
  • 3.2 Triangulation
  • 3.3 Abduction
  • 3.4 Focus on Details and Context
  • 3.5 Look for Contradiction
  • 3.6 Reflexivity

3 Readings

  • Good practices
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 2. Selecting Cases

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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2 Videos

  • 3.7 How Many Cases Are Enough
  • 3.8 Theoretical Saturation

3 Readings

  • Selecting Cases
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 3. Criteria for Research Quality

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    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice quiz
  • Midterm exam

1 Videos

  • 3.9 Criteria For Research Quality

3 Readings

  • Criteria for Research Quality
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 1. What is a Qualitative Interview?

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    • 3 Readings
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2 Videos

  • 4.1 Visions of Interviewing
  • 4.2 Typologies of Interviews

3 Readings

  • What is a qualitative interview?
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 2. Interviewing Behaviour

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    • 3 Readings
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2 Videos

  • 4.3 Rapport in interviewing
  • 4.4 Powergame or Roleplaying

3 Readings

  • Interviewing Behaviour
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 3. Probing

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Assignment C Interviewing about Happiness around the world

3 Videos

  • 4.5 Probing and prompting
  • 4.6 Probing tactics
  • 4.7 Interviewing, a final thought

3 Readings

  • Probing
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 1. Qualitative Analysis

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    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • 5.1 Qualitative Analysis

3 Readings

  • Qualitative Analysis
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  • References

Lesson 2. Deductive Approaches

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    • 3 Readings
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2 Videos

  • 5.2 Code and Retrieve
  • 5.3 Framework Analysis

3 Readings

  • Deductive Approaches
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 3. Inductive Approaches

    • 3 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Assignment D: Analysis of Privatising Public Space around the world

3 Videos

  • 5.4 Analytic Induction
  • 5.5 Grounded Theory
  • 5.6 Versions of Grounded Theory

4 Readings

  • Inductive Approaches
  • Slides
  • References
  • Optional: Interview with Kathy Charmaz

Lesson 1. Writing

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • 6.1 Qualitative writing

3 Readings

  • Writing
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 2. Mixing

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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2 Videos

  • 6.2 Mixing Methods
  • 6.3 How to mix

3 Readings

  • Mixing
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 3. Ethics

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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3 Videos

  • 6.4 Five Focal Points in Ethics
  • 6.5 Ethics - Visions & Practices
  • 6.6 Ethical Boards & Qualitative Research

3 Readings

  • Ethics
  • Slides
  • References

Lesson 4. Fraud

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Assignment E: Writing about Happiness around the world

1 Videos

  • 6.7 Fraud

3 Readings

  • Fraud
  • Slides
  • References

Catching up!

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1 Readings

  • Catch up? Or do some more!

Final Exam

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1 Assignment

  • Final Exam

Auto Summary

Unlock the world of qualitative research in social science with this comprehensive course designed for business and management professionals. Guided by expert instructors from Coursera, this immersive program delves into the core principles of qualitative research, covering essential topics such as data collection, description, analysis, and interpretation. Over a span of 1440 minutes, you'll engage in hands-on learning through observation, interviewing, and various assignments that bring theoretical concepts to life. The course emphasizes iterative processes, quality criteria, ethical considerations, and best practices to ensure a thorough understanding of qualitative methods. Ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their research skills, this course offers a professional-level curriculum with a flexible starter subscription option. Whether you're looking to refine your research techniques or explore new methodologies, this course will inspire and equip you with the tools needed for effective qualitative research.

Gerben Moerman
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Gerben Moerman