2024-2025 / METO1029-1

Research methods - qualitative approaches

Duration

10h Th

Number of credits

 Master in Nursing Sciences, professional focus in advanced practices1 crédit 

Lecturer

Méryl Paquay

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The objective of this course is to contribute to the development of nursing science through knowledge, critical reading, and implementation of mixed methods research. The following plan is proposed:
A) Quantitative and qualitative approaches
Reminders Paradigm conflicts Advantages and limitations of the methods Exercises
B) Mixed methods: theoretical notions
Definition and history The 5 main functions (triangulation, complementarity, development, initiation and expansion) The notation Estimates (simultaneous, sequential and mono-method with conversion) Analysis exercise
C) Mixed approaches: analysis and integration of results
Mixed data integration approaches (complementary, dialectical tension and transformation/assimilation approaches) Data validation Quality criteria Analysis exercise
D) Mixed methods in nursing 
Advantages and limitations Perspectives Clinical implications
E) Critical reading + work + Q&
 
 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The purpose of this course is to contribute to the development of nursing science through knowledge, critical reading, and implementation of mixed research methods.

  • To identify a research question requiring a mixed method
  • To master the various mixed-methods research designs
  • To integrate quantitative and qualitative data
  • To properly use mixed-method research results
  • To critically read a mixed-methods research report

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative approaches

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theoretical material and exercises

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Blended learning


Additional information:

- Presential - Synchronous distance learning
Depending on student's number

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Not Applicable

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam


Additional information:

Individual oral reflection work

Work placement(s)

No stage

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

Méryl Paquay

04/323.37.38

meryl.paquay@chuliege.be/

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