Advanced qualitative methods in psychology 1600-SZD-N-ZMJ-PS
Topic 1 – Planning qualitative research
• Specifics of qualitative research: qualitative research methodology (qualitative vs. quantitative); types of qualitative research: IDI, FGI, ethnographic research, qualitative research via the Internet
• Definition of the research problem: what research questions are answered by qualitative methods, qualitative research vs. applied research, combining qualitative and quantitative methods
• Building a research scheme: choosing the type of research method, number of interviews, number of groups in a research scheme
• Definition of recruitment/selection criteria
Topic 2 – Projective techniques and qualitative interview scenario (topic-guide)
• What are projective techniques in the context of qualitative research?
• Examples of projective techniques
• How to apply projective techniques?
• How to create a topic-guide for a qualitative interview?
Topic 3 – Conducting a qualitative interview
• Skills needed when conducting a qualitative interview
• Types of questions
• Building rapport with respondents
• Types of interventions for "difficult" respondents
Topic 4 – Analysis and interpretation of qualitative research results
• Experience with conducting interviews, preliminary discussion of results
• Principles of analysis of qualitative research results
• Interpretation of qualitative research results – what information can be drawn from qualitative research and what information cannot
• Principles of preparing a report on qualitative research (applied research)
Topic 5 – Qualitative research as a method of scientific research
• Research report vs. research article based on qualitative data
• Scientific publications from qualitative research
• Scientific approaches to analyzing qualitative research.
Type of course
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knows and understands:
WG_01 – to the extent necessary for existing paradigms to be revised - a worldwide body of work, covering theoretical foundations as well as general and selected specific issues - relevant to a particular discipline within the social sciences
WG_02 – the main development trends in the disciplines of the social sciences in which the education is provided
WG_03 – scientific research methodology in the field of the social sciences
WK_01 – fundamental dilemmas of modern civilisation from the perspective of the social sciences
WK_02 – economic, legal, ethical and other relevant determinants of scientific activity in the field of the social sciences
Skills: Can:
UW_01 – make use of knowledge from various fields of science, in particular the social sciences in order to creatively identify, formulate and innovatively solve complex problems or perform tasks of a research nature, and in particular to: define the purpose and object of scientific research in the field of the social sciences, formulate a research hypothesis, develop research methods, techniques and tools and apply them creatively, make inferences based on scientific findings
UW_02 – critically analysing and evaluating the results of scientific research in the field of the social sciences, expert and other creative work and their contribution to the advancement of knowledge.
Social competences: Is ready to:
KK_01 – critically evaluating achievements within a given scientific discipline in the field of the social sciences
KK_02 – critically assessing one's own contribution to the development of a scientific discipline
KK_03 – recognising the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems within a specific discipline in the field of the social sciences
Assessment criteria
description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the permitted number of explained absences; The prerequisite for credit is: attendance in class, active participation in class through participation in discussion and performance of tasks, completion of homework assignments. Due to the blocked form of the class, one absence from class is allowed.
principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session); Completion of one individual task, three tasks in groups and one presentation in class
methods for the verification of learning outcomes; Correct execution of homework: 1) planning the qualitative research (research design, recruitment/selection criteria); 2) preparation of a qualitative interview scenario; 3) conducting 2 interviews on the topic; 4) an essay (3000 characters). In addition, active participation in the course.
Practical placement
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Bibliography
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