| CODE | PSY2629 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will cover the following topics: - Qualitative and quantitative debate - Steps in the qualitative research process - Sampling techniques - Research designs (general overview) - Theory and practice of: • Thematic Analysis; • Phenomenological/Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis; • Grounded theory; • Ethnography; • Case study approach; • Narrative analysis and Emancipatory research. - Quality Criteria in qualitative research Study-unit Aims: To equip students with the basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills in carrying out a qualitative research project. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - make informed decisions about whether to conduct qualitative rather than quantitative research. Furthermore, should a qualitative approach be chosen, students would be able to make an informed choice about which approach is best suited for the topic under study; - formulate specific research questions in relation to qualitative research in general and to a project of their interest; - distinguish different forms of sampling techniques and know the difference between theoretical and statistical sampling; - identify criteria to evaluate research and ensure that findings are credible and trustworthy. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - construct an interview guide and engage in a process of interviewing; - recognise that different methodologies discussed in class may be used to analyse data; - reflect about their role as a researcher and their influence on the research process; - demonstrating competence in the steps of engaging in a qualitative research project. Main Text/s: - Lyons, E. & Coyle, A. (2007) Analysing qualitative data in Psychology. London: Sage (selected chapters). - Creswell, J.W. (2007) Qualitative inquiry and research design. Choosing among five approaches. London: Sage. Supplementary readings: - Flick, U. (2009) An introduction to qualitative research. (4th ed). London: Sage. - Langdridge, D. (2004) Introduction to research methods and data analysis in Psychology. London: Pearson Prentice Hall. - Patton, M.Q. (1990) Qualitative research and evaluation methods. London: Sage. - Plummer, K. (2001) Documents of life 2- on invitation to a critical humanism. London: Sage. - Wilkinson, S. & Kitzinger, C. (1996) (Eds). Representing the other. A Feminism & Psychology reader. London: Sage. |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU ARE ADVISED TO TAKE PSY1315 OR TAKE PSY1612 | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Chantal Avellino Anna Grech |
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