Qualitative Research Methods
Master qualitative research methods in social sciences through hands-on data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Perfect for intermediate researchers.
Master qualitative research methods in social sciences through hands-on data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Perfect for intermediate researchers.
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What you'll learn
Learn key principles of qualitative research methodology
Master observation and interviewing techniques
Develop skills in qualitative data analysis
Understand research ethics and good practices
Apply mixed methods in research design
Create effective research documentation
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This course includes:
7.5 Hours PreRecorded video
3 quizzes
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There are 8 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of qualitative research in social sciences. Through an iterative process, students learn about data collection through observation and interviewing, followed by detailed analysis and interpretation techniques. The course covers essential concepts including research philosophy, ethnography, good practices, ethics, and mixed methods approaches. Special emphasis is placed on practical application, with students engaging in hands-on data collection and analysis exercises.
Philosophy of Qualitative Research
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Observation
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Good Practices & Criteria
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Qualitative Interviewing
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Qualitative Analysis
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Writing, mixing & ethics
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
Catch up week
Module 7 · 10 Minutes to complete
Exam week
Module 8 · 30 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Award-Winning Sociologist and Research Methods Expert Advancing Qualitative Research Methodologies
Gerben Moerman is a distinguished sociologist at the University of Amsterdam, specializing in social-scientific research methods with particular expertise in mixed methods and qualitative research. After earning his MSc in sociology of non-western societies from Leiden University, he completed his PhD on "Probing Behaviour in Open Interviews" at Vrije Universiteit in 2010. His contributions to academia include expertise in Grounded Theory, Discourse Analysis, and Ethnomethodology. Recognition of his teaching excellence came with the 'Lecturer of the Year 2011' award at the University of Amsterdam, and he served as chair of the European Sociological Association Research Network 20 on Qualitative Methods from 2015-2017, demonstrating his significant impact on the field of sociological research methodology.
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