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Qualitative Research Methods & Statistics in Psych
Instructor: Mike Stadler, PhD
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Beginner level
High School Diploma or equivalent
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Beginner level
High School Diploma or equivalent
The iterative, naturalistic, and contextual facets of qualitative research, its philosophical underpinnings, and criteria for rigor in the field.
The interactions between researchers and participants within the major research orientations and methodologies in qualitative research.
Basic qualitative data analysis techniques, including the processes of coding, categorization, and developing interpretive frameworks.
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Dive into the world of qualitative psychology with three courses that guide you through the ins and outs of the major approaches to qualitative research. Explore the richness and complexity of human experience while exploring the historical roots of qualitative research, its philosophical underpinnings, and how it’s been shaped by various disciplines. Learn about interviewing techniques, the world of ethnographic studies, the nature of case studies, and the analysis of qualitative data, all while focusing on the importance of the researcher’s role and their relationship with the participants.
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Understand and describe the iterative, naturalistic, and contextual facets of qualitative research.
Examine and comprehend the philosophical underpinnings and interpretive frameworks informing qualitative research.
Learn to evaluate qualitative studies by their associated rigor criteria, differing from those used to evaluate quantitative studies.
Understanding the principles and applications of phenomenology, narrative inquiry, and grounded theory.
Techniques for conducting effective interviews in qualitative research.
Analysis of real-world case studies to understand the practical application of these methodologies.
Understand the utility of observation and the researcher's role in the observation space.
Identify the unique characteristics of ethnography and case study.
Apply basic qualitative data analysis techniques.
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About 15 weeks.
A highschool diploma or equivalent is needed. Completion of a college level psychology course would be beneficial.
We recommend the following order:
What is Qualitative Research?
Interviewing Methods
Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis
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