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44722-01 - Seminar: Qualitative and Mixed Methods (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Sonja Merten (sonja.merten@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Description: Qualitative and mixed methods are making important contributions to public health research, and are increasingly used by researchers without training in social sciences. This course offers an introduction to the basic principles of qualitative research. Different methods will be discussed, and students will learn how to plan, conduct and analyze a qualitative interview. Content: Introduction to the principles of qualitative and mixed methods Overview of common qualitative research methods and study designs Conducting an interview from planning to analysis Introduction to mixed methods |
| Learning objectives | To understand the principles of qualitative and mixed methods and study designs in health and health services research; to be able to apply basic qualitative and mixed methods in practice. |
| Comments | Methods: Lectures, readings, individual and group exercises weeks 1-7 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 19.09.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 26.09.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 03.10.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 10.10.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 17.10.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 24.10.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 31.10.2025 | 09.15-13.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Module: Fields: Public Health and Social Life (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Foundations in Epidemiology (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) Module: Methods for Analyzing Changing Societies (Master's degree program: Changing Societies: Migration – Conflicts – Resources) Module: Research Skills (Master's degree program: African Studies) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Assignments, presentation |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |