Overview
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Learn the fundamental principles and methodologies of qualitative research through an 8-week comprehensive course covering philosophical foundations, major paradigms, and practical applications across disciplines. Explore key approaches including phenomenology, ethnography, case studies, grounded theory, and narrative research while mastering essential sampling techniques such as purposive, snowball, and theoretical sampling. Develop skills in data collection methods, thematic analysis, and ensuring trustworthiness in qualitative studies. Understand ethical considerations in qualitative research and learn proper techniques for writing research reports and citations. Gain practical knowledge for conducting qualitative research across various academic and professional disciplines.
Syllabus
Week
Topics
Week-1
Introduction to Qualitative Research (Philosophical Foundations and Major Paradigms)
Week-2
Approaches to Qualitative Research-I (Phenomenology, Ethnography, Case Study)
Week-3
Approaches to Qualitative Research-II (Grounded Theory, Narrative)
Week-4
Sampling and Data Collection (Purposive, Snowball, Theoretical Sampling)
Week-5
Data Analysis, Trustworthiness, and Ethics (Thematic Analysis)
Week-6
Writing the Report and Reference
Week-7
Qualitative Research
Week-8
across Disciplines
Taught by
Melody Kshetrimayum