Qualitative Research

Catalog description

In this course, students review and utilize qualitative techniques commonly seen in public health research and practice. Students are introduced to a variety of topics including, but not limited to, paradigms of qualitative research and inquiry, selected data collection and analysis methods for qualitative research in public health and strategies for reporting qualitative findings. The course emphasizes the development of practical skills in selecting a qualitative research methodology, engaging in qualitative data collection (e.g., interview or focus group facilitation), and analyzing and interpreting qualitative data.