Qualitative Analysis

Paper Code: 
DPSY 815
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

  
 

On completion of this course, the students will be able to:

CO91: Explain the fundamental principles of qualitative research and data analysis

CO92: Understand and apply the principles of data organization, coding and interpretation.

CO93: Analyzing qualitative data using different methods such as thematic analysis, grounded theory and more.

CO94: Understanding and evaluating the quality of qualitative research with ethical considerations.

CO95: Experiential training in conducting a qualitative interview and analysis of data.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

  

 

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

 

References: 

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.

E-Resources

  • ResearchGate
  • JSTOR
  • Proquest
  • Shodhganga
  • Delnet
  • Google Scholar
  • National Digital Library (NPTEL)
  • Academia

Journals

  • ·Perspectives on Psychological Science
  • · Annual Review of Psychology
  • · Psychological Bulletin
  • · Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology
  • · Psychological Sciences
  • · IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review
  • Psychometrika
Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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