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Introduction to Qualitative Research

July 8 to 12, 2024

Part of the Summer Institute in Innovative Methodologies

This course aims to provide a strong foundation for researchers and research consumers with limited prior exposure to the rich underpinnings of qualitative research by exploring the theory and practice of qualitative research. Participants will learn basic qualitative theory, the history and traditions of qualitative research, and possible approaches/methodologies available. They will develop an awareness of the ethical issues involved in qualitative research, their relationship to research design, and issues of subjectivity/role/access. They will also learn key data collection techniques and how to engage in different data collection methods. Participants will develop their analytical aptitude by learning common coding strategies, how to design a qualitative research database, and practicing analytic processes and interpretation of findings.

This course is aimed at:

Undergraduate and graduate Students

Postdoctoral students

Professors

Agenda

Day 1 Monday, July 8

Format

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Registration andÌýlight breakfast

in-person

9:00 am - 10:30 am

10:30 am - 10:45 am

10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Welcome, introductions & discussion of expectations.

Break

Introduction to qualitative research and its key concepts

Ìý

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch

Ìý

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Observation exercise + discussion

Break

Observation lecture + exercise

Ìý

Day 2 Tuesday, July 9

Ìý

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Light breakfast

in-person

9:00 am - 10:30 am

10:30 am - 10:45 am

10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Principles of Interviewing (lecture)

Break

Interviewing exercise

Ìý

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch

Ìý

1:00pm - 2:30 pm

2:30 pm - 2:4 5pm

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Principles of conducting Focus Group

Break

Focus group exercise

Ìý

Day 3 Wednesday, July 10

Ìý

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Light breakfast

in-person

9:00 am - 10:30 am

10:30 am - 10:45 am

10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Paradigms simplified.

Break

Paradigms exercise

Ìý

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch

Ìý

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Validity in qualitative research

Break

Validity exercise

Ìý

Day 4 – Thursday, July 11

Ìý

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Light breakfast

in-person

9:00 am - 10:30 am

10:30 am - 10:45 am

10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Thematic analysis

Break

Analysis exercise

Ìý

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch

Ìý

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

An Introduction to Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis

Break

MaxQDA exercise

Ìý

Day 5 – Friday, July 12

Ìý

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Light breakfast

in-person

9:00 am - 10:30 am

10:30 am - 10:45 am

10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Qualitative research designs

Break

Design exercise

in-person

Instructors and Organizers

Homa Fathi

Prospective PhD student and Research Assistant, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ

Profile Picture of Homa FathiHoma Fathi graduated from the Dentistry Faculty at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Iran in 2016. She joined the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ MSc Dental Sciences program in 2019 and focused on issues related to access to oral healthcare for underserved populations, particularly people with mobility disabilities. In 2021, Homa was ranked First Place in the Senior Clinical/Pre-Clinical Research Category by Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR) and the Network for Canadian Oral Health Research (NCOHR). She also received several awards and scholarships throughout her MSc, namely a Kenneth Downes Award and a Réseau de Recherche en Santé Buccodentaire et Osseuse (RSBO) Fellowship.

Homa is currently working with Dr. Christophe Bedos on several qualitative research projects related to social activism and health advocacy, transformative learning approaches in dental education, and access to care for marginalized populations. During the past two years, she also has been a guest lecturer in various undergraduate courses at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, including Oral Health Research (DENT 125) and Clinical Decision Making (DENT 337).

Fees

 

Before June 7

After June 7

Students and trainees from ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ and its affiliated hospital

$676 CAD

$754 CAD

Applicants working or studying in low- and middle-income countries

$780 CAD

$864.50 CAD

Other students and trainees from high income countries who are registered at a college or university

$949 CAD

$1,053 CAD

All other applicants

$1,339 CAD

$1488.50 CAD

A 12% discount will be granted to those participating in 2 Summer Institute courses. In addition, participants of previous editions of the Summer Institute can obtain a discount of 10% on their entire registration. To qualify for this discount, please contact Srimathi Iyer at srimathi.iyer [at] mcgill.ca.Ìý

Fees include a course package and a certificate of participation.

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