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Course: Qualitative Research 2

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Course title Qualitative Research 2
Course code KPG/YQL2@
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Čech Tomáš, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Basic themes: 1. Triangulation of different data sources 2. Analysing data and coding 3. Moving from data analysis to theoretical development 4. Presenting the results 5. Tables and figures: Visual aids in qualitative data analysis 6. Developing process models 7. Mixed-methods research 8. Ensuring findings' validity and reliability 9. Publishing qualitative research 10. Final presentation of working paper

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Aims of the subject / students will be able to: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Articulate the key features and benefits of qualitative research and when and how it can be utilized. Assess the applicability of a range of core qualitative approaches to their own research topics and understand how these approaches can be applied to conduct effective research.

Prerequisites
Presumed competencies: The Qualitative Research course focuses on methods of data gathering and on descriptive and explanatory levels of data analysis. The course will provide an understanding of research issues in qualitative research methods that can be used in master thesis work and in research projects.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Presentation of a list of studied literature. Elaboration of a qualitative research project.
Recommended literature
  • Creswell, J. (2012). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE..
  • Denzin, N., & Lincoln, Y. (2011). The SAGE handbook of qualitative research (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE..
  • Lee, T. W. (1999). Using qualitative methods in organization research. London, UK: SAGE.
  • Lincoln, Y. S., & Guba, E. G. (1985). Naturalistic inquiry. Newbury Park, CA: SAGE.
  • Marshall, C., & Rossman, G. B. (2006). Designing qualitative research (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE..
  • Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldana, J. (2014). Qualitative data analysis: A methods sourcebook (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE..
  • Patton, M. Q. (2002). Qualitative research and evaluation methods. Newbury Park, CA: SAGE..
  • Silverman, D. (2013). Doing qualitative research. London, UK: SAGE..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Research and Development in Educational Studies (NA21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Research and Development in Educational Studies (NA24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Research and Development in Educational Studies (NA22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Research and Development in Educational Studies (NA23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 30.04.2025 23:58. Data created for academic year 2024/2025