The participants in the Methodology and Field Studies course were competetively selected from eight universities across Ghana. The aim of the four-day course was to strengthen research methodology skills, encourage interdisciplinary dialogue, and provide tools for improving the quality and impact of doctoral research.
Sessions covered both qualitative and quantitative methods, with group assignments designed to foster collaboration. A new addition this year was a professional development session on securing fellowships and grants, led by alumni and guest speakers. Participants also carried out a field study at Dome Market in Accra, focusing on topics such as commodity pricing, customer relations, and financing for small businesses.
The course was delivered by a multidisciplinary team of facilitators from ISSER and the University of Ghana. Participant feedback showed that the course enhanced skills in research design, coding, and analysis, while also offering opportunities for networking and mentorship.
“This research methodology class has been a well-structured platform for me to expand my knowledge in research. I gained more insight after the session on coding and analysis plan. The discussion on iteration in qualitative data collection is another takeaway for me.” - Kwame Boateng, University of Ghana
This course was hosted by the University of Ghana, as part of the Development Research School: a collaboration between the lnstitute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), the School of Research and Graduate Studies of the University of Ghana, and the universities of Lund, Gothenburg, and Uppsala.
Read more about the Development Research School courses here.
