Qualitative Research

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Qualitative Research (PSY455)

Applications Open: 01 October 2020

Applications Close: 30 November 2020

Next Available Intake: January 2021

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1378

Area of Interest: Humanities and Social Sciences

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

While psychological inquiry tends to be dominated by quantitative research, qualitative research remains deeply entrenched within certain disciplines of psychology, such as group dynamics and psychotherapy. Qualitative research is grounded in a different paradigm that focuses on experiential feeling, as opposed to quantifiable numbers. PSY455 Qualitative Research will explore a range of methodologies commonly adopted in qualitative research, with opportunities for students to design and implement their own qualitative research.

Level: 4
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Why Qualitative Research?
Philosophical, Assumptions and Interpretive Frameworks
Designing a Qualitative Study
Five Qualitative Approaches to Inquiry
Five Different Qualitative Studies
Introducing and Focusing the Study
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Data Representation
Writing a Qualitative Study
Standards of Validation and Evaluation
Academic Rigour and Quality

Learning Outcome

Appraise the strengths and limitations of qualitative research
Differentiate the distinctive features of qualitative research from that of quantitative research
Discuss five approaches of qualitative inquiry: Narrative, Research, Phenomenology, Grounded Theory, Ethnography and Case Study
Examine the standards of validating and evaluating qualitative research rigour and quality
Construct a viable qualitative research proposal and carry out data collection, analysis, and interpretation, from conceptualisation to completion
Propose appropriate, ethical, and evidence-based research designs, strategies, methodologies and methods for different research needs