Qualitative Research Methods

Catalog description

This course provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of qualitative research methods. Drawing on several qualitative research traditions (e.g. case study, ethnography, grounded theory, phenomenology, biography...etc), students will consider how different modes of inquiry allow researchers to study things in their natural settings, and to attempt to interpret phenomena in terms of the meanings people bring to them. Key issues related to research design, such as data collection, analysis, and report writing, as well as, issues related to assessing the quality of a qualitative study will be addressed. Particular attention will be given to the application of qualitative research methods to health care issues. 3 credits.