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PSY-RSS26 Introduction to Qualitative Research

1 semester credits
This research skills seminar provides an overview of different approaches to qualitative research (e.g. phenomenological, ethnographic, grounded theory). A focus of the seminar will be on understanding the paradigm shift required to do qualitative research. Data collection and data analysis approaches will be explored. A number of exercises will be included. In order to earn 1 unit students will need to attend the entire seminar and complete the homework assignment.
Delivery Method: In person
Grading Default: Credit/No Credit Only
Learning Objective: 1. Understand the primary assumptions of the quantitative and qualitative paradigms.
2. Understand the following terms: quantitative, qualitative, epistemology, positivistic, non-positivistic, open ended qualitative interviews, ethnography, participant action research, phenomenology, participatory/action research, hermeneutics, narrative, grounded theory, case study, critical theory, ethnomethodology, heuristics and hermeneutics.
3. Be able to critically review a qualitative research journal article.



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