Qualitative Research Methods

What it is about

You will receive an introduction to theory, methodology and design of qualitative research in the health sector. You will learn about various data collection (e.g., interviews, focus groups, qualitative questionnaires, text data) and analysis methods (e.g., Thematic Analysis, Grounded Theory, IPA) and will be able to plan, conduct and evaluate qualitative research projects afterward.

What you will be able to do

• Understand and describe fundamental concepts of qualitative research
• Design qualitative research projects
• Apply various data collection and analysis methods
• Critically evaluate qualitative research work

What the module consists of

• SeminarProvision of theoretical foundations and introduction to methods through presentations and supplementary exercises
• ÜbungDeepening through practical tasks to apply the presented methods and to consolidate the research design

Teaching method

• PräsentationenExplanation of the fundamentals and methodological content in the seminar
• ÜbungenDeepening theoretical knowledge and practical application of the methods
• VideosSupplementary conveyance of content and examples