Qualitative Research Methods in Public Health

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This course provides an overview of qualitative research methods commonly used in public health research. Students will develop expertise in designing and conducting a range of data collection techniques (e.g., focus groups, semi-structured interviews, observations) and performing a variety of analyses (e.g., coding, narrative and thematic analysis, memoing). Students will also gain expertise in qualitative data management and computer assisted qualitative data analysis. The major deliverables in this class include developing a presentation on a qualitative research approach, designing a qualitative research project, and writing a proposal that describes a qualitative research project. Level: Graduate