Qualitative Methods in Human Development.

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Introduction to qualitative research methods, their philosophical underpinnings, and their implications for understanding human development. The focus will be on identifying, interpreting, and designing qualitative research to study developmental processes. Attention will be given to methodological strategies used to document and analyze development in context, including participant observation field notes, interviews, documents, and artifacts, with implications for theory and practice. Activities include interpreting qualitative research, qualitative data collection and analysis, and communicating findings utilizing APA style.