Section outline
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Introduction
Qualitative research shares some similarities with quantitave research. However, qualitative research has unique procedures, techniques and outcomes that make its methods different from quantitative research. This session covers important topics that will respond to the following questions: What is qualitative research? Who is involved in qualitative reseach? What are qualitative reseach characteristics? What are differences between quantitative and qualitative research approaches?
Moreover, this session details how to design qualitative research, sampling techniques and ethical considerations for qualitative research.
LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE SESSION
By the end of this session, you should be able to:
- Determine concepts used in qualitative research
- Compare qualitative and quantitative research
- Design a qualitative study
- Apply appropriate sampling techniques for qualitative research
- Reflect ethics principles for qualitative research
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Students mustMark as done
In groups (number of groups and group members to be determined),
Work on a qualitative research protocol: write problem statement, research question, qualitative objectives, identify participants and design a short interview guide )
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