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Apr 28, 2024
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PSY-RSS26 Introduction to Qualitative Research0.5 or 1 semester credits
Introduces students to epistemologies of qualitative research, showcasing differences between qualitative and quantitative traditions. We will define phenomenology, ethnography, participant action research, and other research traditions. Non-Western epistemologies and research ethics are included. Workshop activities include critically analyzing journal articles and completing a beginning research activity. Learners are required to read posted journal articles and chapters from the text and to complete discussion questions before the session. For the 1.0 credit offering, students must create a qualitative research proposal, with research question, research genre, data collection, and data analysis techniques.
Delivery Method: In person
Grading Default: Credit/No Credit Only
Learning Outcome(s):
- Distinguish and compare primary assumptions of quantitative and qualitative paradigms.
- Identify and appraise similarities and differences among core terms: quantitative, qualitative, epistemology, positivistic, non-positivistic, open-ended qualitative interviews, ethnography, participant action research, phenomenology, hermeneutics, narrative, grounded theory, case study, critical theory, and ethnomethodology.
- Demonstrate critical analysis of qualitative research studies.
- Design, prepare, and submit a qualitative research proposal for 1 credit course.
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