Course info

Description:

The use of qualitative research and data within the health sciences has been increasing over the last 20 years. Either as the main source of data, or as part of a mixed methods design where qualitative and quantitative studies supplement each other. This course will provide participants´ with basis competences in designing a qualitative study and experiences on benefits and limitations when using qualitative methods within the health sciences. The specific focus will be on designing the study, choosing appropriate methods, collecting data and finally analysing the data.

Prerequisites:

The course targets Ph.D. students working within the areas of health science, who are planning to conduct qualitative research as part of their Ph.D.

Learning objectives:

•What characterises qualitative research and why should you choose a qualitative approach
•Introduction to different qualitative methods and their possibilities and limitations when used within the health sciences
•Introduction to analytical strategies
•How to work with and analyse ethical implications in qualitative research

Teaching methods:

The course will alternate between lectures, group work and presentation and discussion of the students' own PhD. projects.

Criteria for assessment:

Each participant must provide 3-5 pages (in English) written description of their PhD research with special emphasis on questions and issues concerning the qualitative design.

Organizer: Henrik Vardinghus-Nielsen

Lecturer(s): Associate Professor Henrik Vardinghus-Nielsen, Associate Professor Kirsten Schultz Petersen, Associate Professor Helle Lønstrup Haslund-Thomsen and Associate Professor Jane Andreasen

ECTS: 3

Time: November 21st-24th 2022

Place: Niels Jernes Vej 8A, room 0.01

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Number of seats: 20

Deadline:  31.10.2022

Important information concerning PhD courses: We have over some time experienced problems with no-show for both project and general courses. It has now reached a point where we are forced to take action. Therefore, the Doctoral School has decided to introduce a no-show fee of DKK 3.000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start. This can hopefully also provide new students a chance to register for courses during the year. We look forward to your registrations.