After completing this course, students will be able to
- critically evaluate different epistemological positions in both quantitative and qualitative research,
- make deliberate methodological choices and discuss their advantages and limitations,
- operationalise a research question into a research design and develop a conceptual model
- critically discuss and apply the elementary principles of the following (analytical) qualitative techniques such as ethnographic research (combinations of observations, document analysis, interviews, case study), discourse analysis, template analysis (qualitative methods);
- analyse and report qualitative findings rigorously according to academic standards using criteria such as transferability, creditability, dependability, confirmability and reflexivity (qualitative methods);
- explain and use elementary principles of the following analytical techniques: factor analysis, regression analysis, and elementary scale analysis techniques (e.g., measures of internal consistency, measures of convergent and discriminant validity) (quantitative methods);
- work independently with at least one statistical program (for quantitative methods), namely SPSS for windows, including how to work with a syntax (quantitative methods);
- digest relevant knowledge from methodological sources and use this knowledge for one’s own statistical analysis (quantitative methods);
- report methodological choices and findings rigorously and according to academic standards.
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The course Advanced Research Methodology consists of two parts:
- (A) Advanced qualitative research methodology (Block 1)
- (B) Advanced quantitative research methodology (Block 2)
Lectures: The lectures focus on qualitative methods of data collection and data analysis. Students will be exposed to different approaches within qualitative research to collect and analyse data. The lectures draw on chapters of the core book of Symon & Cassell as indicated but also on additional material. The lectures constitute exam relevant material.
Group assignment: Students will practice their skills in collecting and analysing qualitative research in groups of three. You will conduct a small study using data partly collected yourselves and partly relying on existing material. You will analyse the data together and work towards theory building. The resulting report has to be submitted by 26 October 2018.
Tutorials: There will be tutorials on context mapping, a visual, quick & dirty form of data analysis that forms part of the assignment. It is a useful step before diving into deeper analysis and using software. The tutorial requires solid preparation (individual coding of data by students in preparation of the tutorial) so plan ahead and start early. Specific instructions for context mapping will be available on Brightspace.
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Research and Intervention Methodology
Qualitative Research Methodology (Bachelor's level)
Quantitative Research Methodology (Bachelor's level) |
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Assignments, report qualitative study, written exam qualitative research methods, and written exam quantitative research methods. Partial grades remain valid for one year.
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