Choosing between quantitative and qualitative research: Matching the RQ with methodology

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The course is specifically designed for researchers engaged in empirical legal studies, aiming to equip participants with essential skills for making informed methodological choices based on their research questions (RQs). It will explore the distinctions between quantitative and qualitative approaches, highlighting their relevance within legal contexts. Throughout the course, we will examine the full empirical research cycle, discussing why some RQs are better suited for qualitative methods while others align more closely with quantitative techniques. By the end of the course, participants will be well-prepared to differentiate between methodologies, effectively align their RQs with suitable research designs, and understand the implications of choosing qualitative versus quantitative methods for the empirical research cycle.

LEVEL: Basic

METHOD: Qualitative and Quantitative

ABOUT THE LECTURER: Dr. Jessie Pool is an Assistant Professor of Company and Insolvency Law at the Institute of Private Law. She focuses on the empirical study of insolvency law in the broadest sense and has particular expertise on topics at the intersection between company law and insolvency law. Jessie’s research has a strong interdisciplinary nature and focuses on socially relevant issues. She has a lot of experience with offering workshops for the ELS Academy and PhD candidates.

PREREQUISITES: No prior knowledge is required. Participants are advised to follow Contextualising Legal Research: A methodology seminar for PhD candidates organised on 30 October.

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