Assignment

Module 6

Qualitative study design

Training course in research methodology and research protocol development 2022

October 26, 2022 - Geneva

A. Required readings

• Go over the presentation: Introduction to qualitative research - Khalifa Elmusharaf (University of Limerick, Ireland).
• Go over the presentation: Qualitative sampling techniques - Khalifa Elmusharaf.
• Go over the presentation: Qualitative data collection techniques - Khalifa Elmusharaf.
• Go over the presentation: Qualitative research approaches - Khalifa Elmusharaf.
• Watch the following videos by Research Tube:
  • Qualitative VS Quantitative [Role of qualitative VS quantitative researcher] (4:59 mins)
  • Sampling in Qualitative Research [Snowball, Purposive, Convenience] (2:40 mins)
  • Sampling issues in qualitative research (2:47 mins)
  • How to ensure rigour in qualitative research [quality, trustworthiness and examples] (6:44 mins)
  • Triangulation in research [Meaning, Types, Examples] (5:43 mins)
  • How to conduct interview in qualitative research (10:12 mins)
  • How to conduct focus groups in research (9:21 mins)
  • Types of Qualitative Data Analysis [Purposes, Steps, Example] (6:53 mins)
• Study section 4.9 ‘Planning qualitative research’ on pages 55 to 57 of the document: Fathalla MF, Fathalla MM. A practical guide for health researchers (WHO Regional Publications, Eastern Mediterranean. Series 30). WHO; 2004.

B. Assignment

Complete and submit the short paperwork assignment.

Relevant online resources

• Mack N, Woodsong C, MacQueen KM, Guest G, Namey E. Qualitative research methods: a data collector's field guide. Family Health International. 2005.
• Online QDA
• TQR Qualitative Research Resources

Useful videos

• Overview of Qualitative Research Methods (Office of Research & Doctoral Services, Walden University)
• Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: What is Qualitative Research (Module 1) (YaleUniversity)
• Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: Developing a Qualitative Research Question (Module 2) (YaleUniversity)
• Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: Interviews (Module 3) (YaleUniversity)
• Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: Focus Groups (Module 4) (YaleUniversity)
• Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: Data Analysis (Module 5) (YaleUniversity)
• Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: Scientific Rigor (Module 6) (YaleUniversity)

Reference document

• Fathalla MF, Fathalla MM. A practical guide for health researchers (WHO Regional Publications, Eastern Mediterranean. Series 30). WHO; 2004.