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Program of Psychology (English)

PSY215

QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS

Course Code
PSY215
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Distinguish the use of appropriate terminology and method in terms of qualitative research.
  2. Develops specific skills, competences and perspectives needed by professionals in the field.
  3. Forms a broader understanding of an intellectual-cultural activity.
  4. Matches the appropriate data collection techniques with the right study area and participant profile.
  5. Compares the differences and similarities between qualitative and quantitative research.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe main objective of this course is to familiarize students with the fundamentals of qualitative research in the social sciences, with a focus on psychological research. Students will explore the epistemological, methodological, and theoretical assumptions underlying qualitative inquiry. The course is primarily concerned with research design, data collection techniques, and basic data analysis approaches. While this is a beginner-level course, students will gain hands-on experience with data coding and interpretation. They will also search for, read, and present published qualitative work, improving their familiarity with qualitative research in psychology.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the class
2nd Week Introducing qualitative research
3rd Week Fundamentals of qualitative research
4th Week Planning and designing qualitative research
5th Week Qualitative data collection: Interviews
6th Week No class (Cumhuriyet Bayramı)
7th Week Qualitative data collection: Focus groups, textual data
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Qualitative data analysis: Transcription and coding
10th Week Moving towards analysis
11th Week Reflexivity exercise
12th Week Identifying, analysing and interpreting patterns in data
13th Week Identifying, analysing and interpreting patterns in data
14th Week Quality criteria in qualitative research
15th Week Coding exercise
Recommended or Required ReadingMain Textbook:
Braun, V. & Clarke, V. (2013). Successful Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide for Beginners. Sage Publications.

Recommended Readings:
Willig, C. (2013). Introducing Qualitative Research in Psychology (3rd Ed.). Open University Press.
Braun, V., Clarke, V., & Gray, D. (2017). Collecting Qualitative Data. Cambridge University Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 2 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 2 12 24
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 18 18
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Article Presentation
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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