Overall objectives:

1 - To apply and to characterise the qualitative research methodology in Psychology;
2 - To describe and to apply techniques of data collection and analysis;
3 - To analyse, to plan and to execute a qualitative research.

Syllabus:

1 - Introduction to qualitative methodology.
1.1 - Origin and framework of the qualitative methodology.
1.2 - Characteristics of the qualitative methodology.
1.3 - Comparison of the qualitative and quantitative methodology.
1.4 - The concept of triangulation.
1.5 - Ethical issues in qualitative methodology.
2 - Qualitative research process.
2.1 - Identification of the problem and formulation of questions.
2.2 - Paradigms.
2.3 - Participants.
2.4 - Methods of data collection.
2.4.1 - Participant observation.
2.4.2 - Interview.
2.5 - Data analysis and interpretation.
2.5.1 - Content Analysis.
2.6 - Presentation and dissemination of data.
3 - Use of computers in qualitative research.
3.1 - Programmes, potentiality and limitations.

Literature/Sources:

Amado, J. , 2013 , Investigação qualitativa em educação , Coimbra: Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra
Antunes, A. P., et al. , 2017 , O enfoque qualitativo na avaliação de programas psicoeducativos: Aplicações e contributos da metodologia qualitativa ,
Bardin, L. , 2013 , Análise de conteúdo , Lisboa: Edições 70
Coutinho, C. P. , 2013 , Metodologia de Investigação em Ciências Sociais e Humanas: Teoria e Prática , Coimbra: Almedina.
Creswell, J. W. , 2013 , Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five aprroaches , Thousand Oaks: SAGE
Leonidaki, V. , 2015 , Critical appraisal in the context of integrations of qualitative evidence in applied psychology: The introduction of a new appraisal tool for interview studies ,
Percy, W. H., Kostere, K., & Kostere, S. , 2015 , Generic Qualitative Research in Psychology ,

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
In theoretical classes may be used explanation and exposition of themes, what can also be combined with the interrogative method. In theoretical and practical classes may be used several methods of work, focusing on demonstrative and active methods, promoting the individual or group work. Assessment Methodology: Individual work through an individual test (50%). Group work 50 % [(writing paper 40%) and oral presentation (10%)].