Qualitative research methods

Introduction

This cours introduces qualitative research, as one of the methods used in psychology and education.

Cours et travaux pratiques

The course introduces the specificities of qualitative approaches through steps in a scientific research (data collection, analysis and interpretation). Grounded theory method (GTM) is introduced as a generic formalisation of qualitative research.

Introduction

• Understand the differences between qualitative and quantitative approaches
• Understand the benefit of qualitative research in psychology and education

Cours et travaux pratiques

The student will be able to:

• given a research question, decide whether a qualitative or a quantitative approach is relevant,
• accurately define qualitative terms,
• designate a qualitative phenomenon.

Introduction

Fluency in French is mandatory. Students whose mother tongue is not French are encouraged to follow this course when they will have acquired a perfect mastery of French langage.

Cours et travaux pratiques

Fluency in French is mandatory. Students whose mother tongue is not French are encouraged to follow this course when they will have acquired a perfect mastery of French langage.

Introduction

Seminar

Cours et travaux pratiques

• Theorical sessions are ex cathedra teaching, using slides.
• Practical work consists in realizing a qualitative research in teams (elaborating a research question, conducting and analysis of an interview).

Introduction

Face to face and videoconference, depending on sanitary measures.

Cours et travaux pratiques

Face to face and videoconference for theoretical lessons and practical work.

Cours et travaux pratiques

For teaching, see "Mode of delivery" hereabove

Introduction

Handbook
Christophe Lejeune, 2019, Manuel d'analyse qualitative. Analyser sans compter ni classer, Louvain-La-Neuve, De Boeck.

Cours et travaux pratiques

There is no syllabus. An extended list of the key notions is provided. A PDF version can be downoaded from the course online platform; a printed version is available at the Store of Liege University Press (B8 Building).
Further readings

• Corbin, Juliet and Strauss, Anselm L., 2008, Basics of Qualitative Research. Techniques and Procedures for Developing Grounded Theory, Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. Available at the Graulich library [XXII-21 /128] and at BGPhL-Philo and Communication [A1 STR]

• Lectures by Graham Gibbs
• FQS Journal
• Barney Glaser's Grounded Theory Institute

Cours et travaux pratiques

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

- Remote

written work

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Written/oral examination according to sanitary measures.
 

Introduction

First class meeting : September the 24th

Cours et travaux pratiques

First Class Meeting February the 2d.

Introduction

Please insert the flag [METO1016] (including square brackets) in the subject of any email concerning this course.

Cours et travaux pratiques

Please insert the flag [METO1016] (including square brackets) in the subject of any email concerning this course.

Cours et travaux pratiques

0. Companion Handbook
Lejeune, Christophe, 2019, Manuel d'analyse qualitative. Analyser sans compter ni classer, Louvain-La-Neuve, De Boeck.

3. Online platform - Cassandre
Online diaries

5. Information to informants
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