PSYCH 512

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Qualitative Research Methods

Psychology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Theories and methods of qualitative research emphasizing philosophical assumptions, question formulation, data gathering, interpretation, and presentation of findings.

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Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

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1. Identify and critically evaluate qualitative methods

Learning Outcome

Students will identify and critically evaluate a broad range of qualitative methods of research in contemporary psychology.Measurement: Multiple choice quizzes/Analytic essays.

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3. Critically evaluate contemporary qualitative research

Learning Outcome

Students will critically evaluate contemporary examples of qualitative research from a variety of traditions, as well as submit their own work in the course to such evaluation.Measurement: Analytic essays and critical review papers.

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2. Propose, design, and conduct a novel qualitative project

Learning Outcome

Students will propose, design, and conduct a novel research project employing qualitative methods.Measurement: Course length research project.