Qualitative Analysis

Paper Code: 
24DPSY805
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable students to understand the fundamental principles of qualitative research and data analysis, apply various methods of data organization, coding, and interpretation, and critically evaluate the quality and ethical considerations of qualitative research.

 

Course Outcomes: 

COURSE

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24DPSY805

Qualitative Analysis

(Theory)

 

 

CO135 Explain the fundamental principles of qualitative research and data analysis

CO136: Understand and apply the principles of data organization, coding and interpretation.

CO137: Analyze qualitative data using different methods such as thematic analysis, grounded theory and more.

CO138: Understand and evaluate the quality of qualitative research with ethical considerations.

CO139: Experiential training in conducting a qualitative interview and analysis of data.

CO140: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, application based questions, Seminar presentation,

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation,

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis:

Defining qualitative data analysis, Process of Qualitative Research, Advantages and limitations of qualitative research, Sampling in Qualitative Research, Ethical considerations in qualitative research

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Qualitative data collection:

Qualitative Interviewing: Development, conduction and analysis of a qualitative interview; Focus groups: Definition, development, conduction and analysis of data from focus groups; Ethnography/participant observation: Definition, development, conduction and analysis of ethnography/participant observation; Documents as sources of data

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Qualitative Data Analysis - I:

Definition of Data transcription, Issues in transcription, Jefferson approach to transcription, Process of Jefferson transcription; Thematic Analysis: Development, Process and Evaluation of Thematic Analysis

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Qualitative Data Analysis - II:

Grounded Theory: Development, Process, Use and Evaluation of Grounded theory method; Narrative Analysis: Development, Process, Use and Evaluation of Narrative analysis; Phenomenology: Development, Process of phenomenological research, Data analysis and evaluation of Phenomenology

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Planning and Writing Qualitative Research:

Writing a qualitative research report: Characteristics of a good report, The qualitative ethos, The structure and content of a qualitative research report; Ensuring quality in qualitative research: Generalizability, Validity and Reliability in Qualitative Research

Essential Readings: 
  • Howitt, D. (2016). Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology (3rd Edition). Pearson: UK

 

Suggested Readings

  • Babbie, E. (2004). The Practice of Social Research (10th Ed.). Singapore: Thomson Asia Publications.
  • Bryman, A. (2004). Quantity and Quality in Social Research. Routledge.
  • Elmes, D. G., Kantowitz, B.H & Roediger, H. L. (2006). Research Methods in Psychology (8th Ed.). Belmont: Thomson Wadsworth Publications.
  • Gravetter, F. J. & Forzano, L.B. (2006). Research Methods for the Behavioural Sciences (2nd Ed.).United States of America: Graphic World Publishing Services.
  • Kerlinger, F. N. & Lee, H.B.(2000). Foundation of Behavioural Research (4th Ed.). Orlando: Harcourt College Publishers.
  • Shaughnessy, J.J. & Zechmeister, E.B. (1985). Research Methods in Psychology (4th Ed.). United States of America: The McGraw-Hill Companies.

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Academic Year: 
2024-25
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