The objective of this course is to introduce students to qualitative methods in research that have been used in Demography. The specific goals of the course are to: First, introduce students to theoretical aspects related to qualitative methods; Second, build an understanding on how qualitative methods answer research questions by learning how to design a qualitative study, how to collect and analyze data and how to disseminate results; Third, develop skills on the use of quantitative and qualitative methods for research.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify research methods that are most adequate to answer their research questions, and understand how to design a study using qualitative methods, mixed-methods or a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Students will learn to analyze qualitative data and disseminate findings from qualitative research.
The course will be useful to PhD students, postdocs and senior researchers and anyone interested in learning qualitative research methods.
Having some previous knowledge of any qualitative methods will be helpful, but not crucial to success in the course.
Students must bring their own laptop to class.
Fernanda is a Latin American demographer. She has experience with fieldwork in healthcare environments as well as applying qualitative methods with LGBTQ+ population and has published in the field. Coordinator of the Network of LGBTQ+ Studies in Demography of the Asociación Latinoamericana de Población (ALAP).
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María Andrée is an Occupational Health Epidemiologist with a background in Public Health (MPH), Sociology and Demography (MA) and Occupational Health (PhD). She focuses her research on work-related social determinants of health.
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Date
03 Jun 2024 - 07 Jun 2024
Registration deadline
11 Apr 2024
Schedule
Monday to Friday from 9.30 to 13.30 hs
Modality
In person only
Fee
400 €
Language
English
