RES 7014 - Qualitative Methods In Research

Prerequisite(s): RES 7000, RES 7011, RES 7012
The course is designed to provide students with more in-depth understanding of naturalistic, qualitative research methods. Students will review philosophical assumptions underlying qualitative paradigms and will learn about design, purposeful sampling, field work, and data collection methods. Course will introduce students to current data analysis techniques and computer software used to analyze qualitative data. Throughout the course, students will read and critically evaluate peer-reviewed qualitative studies. Students will also gain first-hand experience in the qualitative research process by designing and conducting a study, analyzing and interpreting their data, and writing and presenting a report on their findings. Credit(s): 3