Qualitative Research Methods

0.5 credits · Graduate

This advanced course in qualitative research is focused on theoretical and practical instruction in the major methods of qualitative research. The methodological implications of the philosophical assumptions of major qualitative approaches/frameworks will be examined and there will be significant opportunities to apply knowledge to enable to apply key concepts in the development of research questions and techniques for data collections and the analysis of textual and other qualitative data. Additional topics of discussion will include mixed methods research designs, ethical issues in qualitative studies and knowledge translation.