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PSY-701C Research Methods II: Qualitative

4 semester credits
This course is part of the sequence focusing on research design and methodology, which include RSS02, 701A, 701B and RSS27. This course focuses on developing the abilities to make scholarly arguments, critique existing research studies, and design research studies. The primary outcome of the course is writing a research proposal, including a scholarly review of the literature and methodology, on a topic of interest. The focus of 701B will be quantitative research methods and the focus of 701C will be qualitative research methods.
Pre-requisites: PSY-701A PSY-717 PSY-RSS02  
Co-requisites: If not completed previously, must take concurrently: PSY-RSS27 .  PSY-RSS04  is highly recommended as a pre- or co-requisite.
Delivery Method: Distance/Electronically Mediated
Grading Default: Letter
Note: Elective
Learning Outcome(s):  

  1. Be able to apply basic research design principles and strategies showing understanding of epistemological assumptions of the research methodology.
  2. Be able to develop a scholarly argument with empirical implications.
  3. Be able to design and write a research proposal.
  4. Discuss at least two approaches to collecting and analyzing data with either quantitative or qualitative data.
  5. Demonstrate sensitivity to ethical, cultural, and individual differences as reflected in research questions and research design.



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