Qualitative methods : data collection and analysis

• Understand the basic principles of qualitative research
• Understand qualitative research paradigms
• Learn and apply various qualitative data collection tools: interviews, focus groups, and observations.
• Formulate a basic topic guide for a qualitative interview
• Practice interview techniques and focus group discussions
• Practice qualitative data analysis
• Discuss Generative AI and Qualitative Research
• Learn and understand ethics in qualitative research
• Discuss strategies for appraising qualitative data
• Apply strategies for appraising qualitative data to peer-reviewed journal articles

Required and Corequired knowledge and skills

Research

This course is all about learning by doing. It is more than studying research methods in theory—you will immediately put them into practice by working in groups to design your own research tools and carry out group projects. Group activities would give everyone the chance to experiment, apply ideas, and learn from one another.

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

1. Creswell, J.W. (2013). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches.
2. Denzin, N.K., & Lincoln, Y.S. (2011). The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research
3. Tolley, Elizabeth et al. (2016). Qualitative Methods in Public Health. 2nd ed. Wiley.
4. Kvale, S., & Brinkmann, S. (2009). InterViews: Learning the Craft of Qualitative Research Interviewing.
5. Virginia Braun, Victoria Clarke 2021 Thematic Analysis: A Practical Guide

Course notes

• Université virtuelle

Contacts

Contacts: Chiemeka ONYEZE-JOE chiemeka.onyeze@ulb.be

Campus: School of Public Health ULB

Campus

Erasme

Method(s) of evaluation

• written examination

written examination

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

• Participation and engagement in class activities (10%)
• Group work: Interview guides, In-depth and focus group presentations (20%)
• Written exam (70%)

Language(s) of evaluation

• english