Methodology of Observation and Interview

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain the basic principles and procedures in different types and purposes of interview and Observation; Apply the techniques of interview and observation across different subjects and settings; Discuss ethical and cultural issues related to interview and observational methods; Design a project that involves interview and observation as the methods in data collection

Topics

1. An introduction to interviewing & Ethics of research
2. An Interpersonal Communication Process
3. Questions and their uses
4. Structuring the interview
5. Types of Interview
6. Introduction to observational methods
7. Coding Manuals
8. Sampling Methods
9. Recording behaviour and analyzing observational data
10. Thinking critically about observational research