This course on Qualitative Research in Social Sciences aims to teach students the fundamentals of conducting qualitative research in the social sciences field. By the end of the course, learners will be able to understand the concepts of ethnographic research, validity, and reliability in qualitative research, as well as different data collection methods such as observation, focus group discussions, and research interviews. They will also learn about different types of qualitative research approaches like case studies, grounded theory research, thematic analysis, and phenomenological research. The course covers topics such as theoretical sampling, interview data analysis, effective interview question formulation, and the significance of research rationale. The teaching method involves a combination of theoretical explanations, practical examples, and case studies. This course is intended for students and researchers in the social sciences field who are looking to enhance their qualitative research skills and knowledge.
Overview
Syllabus
Ethnographic Research: What and how?.
Validity and reliability in Qualitative Research..
Qualitative Research: Strengths and possible challenges.
Observation as a data collection method in social sciences.
Historical Research: What, Why, How?.
Focus Group Discussion: What, why,how?.
Action Research: What and why?.
Research Interview: Nitty-gritty.
Conducting Effective Research Interviews: The Process.
Research Interview: Nitty-gritty.
Case Study: Types.
Case Study Research.
Theoretical Sampling: What,how,why?.
Sampling in Qualitative Research.
Interview Data Analysis.
Interview Data Analysis.
Qualitative research: Definition and characteristics.
Qualitative research: Definition and characteristics.
Effective Interview Questions.
Grounded Theory Research: What, Why, and How?.
Qualitative Data Analysis: An Introduction.
Thematic Analysis: An Introduction.
Phenomenological Research: An Introduction.
CASE STUDY RESEARCH: STRENGTHS and LIMITATIONS.
Narrative Research: What and How?.
Generic Qualitative Research: An Introduction.
Life History Research: What, Why, How?.
Autoethnography as a Research Method: What, Why, How?.
Rationale and Significance of Research: Difference.
Interpretative Phenomenological Research: An Introduction.
Research Problem: What, Why, How?.
CONCEPTUAL AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS: DIFFERENCE.
Taught by
Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Khan
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Janice AcojedoThis research course was helpful in clarifying research concepts I missed or had difficulty understanding in my class. It provided support as I conducted my research as it is accessible and easy to grasp. Learning at my own pace also helped me manage my learning and it was most fulfilling. I highly recommend this course to those who have so much on their plates because of work and study.
