This seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to key qualitative research methods, including case studies, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and ethnography. Students will gain hands-on experience in designing and conducting qualitative research, developing practical skills essential for analysing complex socioeconomic phenomena. Beyond methods, the course explores the philosophical and epistemological foundations that shape research approaches, such as positivism and post-positivism, with students encouraged to critically examine the assumptions underlying method choice and to think beyond the quantitative-qualitative binary. By the end of the course, students will be able to compare, select, and apply qualitative methods, ensuring their research design aligns with both their epistemological stance and research questions. This seminar is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of qualitative research and build a strong methodological foundation for their academic or professional research projects.
Overview:
- Introduction
- Qualitative Methods in Economics
- Philosophy and Theory
- Research Design
- Content Analysis
- Case Studies
- Interviews
- Focus Groups
- Participant Observations
- Surveys
- Mixed Methods
- Research Design Revisited
- Research Proposal Preparation
- verantwortliche Lehrperson: Jessica Palka