Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
Leerdoelen	After this course students know: - The main philosophical, methodological and ethical principles of qualitative research - The history of qualitative research methods in Psychology - The main approaches to qualitative research After this course students can: - Conduct an interview - Elicit a written text about a life changing experience - Code and analyse a text - Reflect on the role of qualitative research methods in Psychology - Reflect on their own role in the research process
Omschrijving	Qualitative research methods are on the rise in Psychology. Qualtative research does not use experiments and questionnaires, instead the data are produced in interviews and observations. Qualitative researchers do not make measurements and do not analyze data statistically, but they interpret what what people say and do. This requires different skills than quantitative research. Moreover, qualitative research is based on different philosophical and methodological assumptions, and it involves different ethical issues. This course consists of interactive lectures and practical assignments in which you are introduced to and practice with the main forms of qualitative research. You are taught in the history and philosophical basis of these methods, and with the help of practical assignments you acquire basic skills in doing interviews and analyzing qualitative data. Learning to reflect on your own role in the research process is an important part of this course.
Uren per week	variabel
Onderwijsvorm	werkcollege (10 weekly meetings)
Toetsvorm	opdrachten, schriftelijk tentamen (essay) (Exam with open questions (numerical grade), assignments (pass/fail))
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	dr. M. Derksen
Docent(en)	dr. M. Derksen , J.H. Gmelin, MSc.
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Introducing qualitative research in psychology (3rd Edition, 2013). (e-book is ISBN:9780335244508.) Willig, C. 9780335244492 ca. €  40,00
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen	Maximum number of students: 20
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Ba psychologie (EN)  (Ba3 (EN) psychologie) 3 semester I a keuze Ba psychologie (NL)  (Ba3 psychologie) 3 semester I a keuze