Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

Teacher(s)

De Mol Jan; Edwards Martin; Enthoven Simon (compensates De Mol Jan);

Language

English

Content

Qualitative methods
Construction of a qualitative research design and epistemological position
Data collection methods: semi-directive interview, focus group, participant observation, diary, visual methods
Data analysis methods: thematic analysis, anchored theory, phenomenological methods, discursive methods, narrative methods
Assessing research quality: validity and triangulation
 
Quantitative methods
Variables; factors of validity, reliability, selection,
Methods for the relationship between variables, the difference between variables and the difference within a variable (with the counterbalanced method).
Methods, measures and resources used by the faculty
Research methods and the ethics commission of the university and clinics

Teaching methods

Lectures and supervisions

Evaluation methods

Develop and construct a quantitative research design and a qualitative research design: written and video report

Other information

The course uses a hands-on approach where students plan qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate a common scenario. The course begins with a summary of the methods, measures and resources used by the faculty, and a summary of the university and clinic ethics board. Then, the students are separated, and with the support of each teacher, the students learn and develop a research method to study a common scenario. Then there is a discussion on the different values and qualities that each scenario research method gives. For the rest of the course, students will exchange, in the same format, so that each student understands both types of methods.
Have followed or have a basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods
LPSP1012 Observation Methodologies
LPSP1210 Research Methods

Online resources

Moodle

Faculty or entity

EPSY