Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis

Code:

PDCD006

Acronym:

MTI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Sports Sciences

Instance: 2011/2012 - SP

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Sport Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PDCD	13	Plano em vigor a partir de 2009	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Deepen knowledge on qualitative research methodologies.
Become familiar with programs, methods, procedures and techniques for analyzing qualitative data.
Develop analytical skills and critical aptitude to appreciate scientific production related to qualitative research.

Program

1. Fundamentals of methodological traditions in qualitative research.
2. Ethnography (participant observation, interviews, documents and artifacts)
3. Case Studies
4. Methods and procedures for qualitative data analysis (Grounded Theory, Content Analysis)
5. Criteria for evaluating qualitative research

Mandatory literature

Green Judith L. 340; Handbook of complementary methods in education research. ISBN: 978-0805859331
Patton Michael Quinn; Qualitative evaluation and research methods. ISBN: 0-8039-3779-2
Saldana Johnny; The^Coding manual for qualitative researchers. ISBN: 978-1-84787-549-5
Strauss Anselm; Basics of qualitative research. ISBN: 0-8039-5940-0
Miles Matthew B.; Qualitative data analysis. ISBN: 0-8039-5540-5

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures, debates and small group work

Software

NVIVO 9.2
ENDNOTE

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	15,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Attend to 75% of class sessions
Accomplish assessment assignments

Calculation formula of final grade

Small group assignment – 25%
Individual project – 75%

Examinations or Special Assignments

Supplementary Individual assignment

Classification improvement

New submission of individual project and supplementary individual assignment