Qualitative Data Analysis

3 Credits

This course explores qualitative data analysis and the process of writing qualitative findings. The course aims to enhance students’ understanding of the complexities of qualitative data analysis by focusing on its customized nature and its interdependence with qualitative data collection and writing. The course will emphasize hands-on skills integral to qualitative analyses, including applying theoretical frames, creating and executing a tailored data analysis plan, systematically coding data, describing and interpreting data patterns, and writing cohesive qualitative findings. Prerequisites: EDUC 405