HLTH 8221 - Qualitative Research in Behavioral Sciences

Introduction to qualitative research design, data generation techniques, and analyses that lead to theory generation and identification of theoretical concepts. Students learn the philosophical basis of qualitative research, basic qualitative research designs, gain an understanding of qualitative research elements that must be addressed in a research project, and the importance of research rigor. The course explores both theoretical and practical dimensions of qualitative data collection and analyses, including identifying themes, developing and using codebooks, making systematic comparisons, and writing qualitative methods and results. Students will be introduced to qualitative analysis software for coding and managing qualitative data, and collaborate in the process of transforming qualitative data into analyses and interpretations.

Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Enrollment in Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences program or permission of instructor

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