QUALITATIVE DESIGN AND METHODS

SOC 754

Teaches how qualitative research can be used to advance sociological theory. Topics include inductive and deductive research designs in qualitative research, conducting and analyzing interviews, content analysis, conducting observations, focus groups and data management in qualitative research.

NURSING 803

Focuses on the conduct of research primarily from empirical, analytical traditions. Address the integration of research paradigms, questions, designs, and methods for such research. Compare details, characteristics, strengths and limitations of alternative research designs and methods. Discuss issues and standards for preparing research proposals for different purposes (e.g., institutional review boards for human subjects, NIH) to advance the nursing discipline.

NURSING 807

A comprehensive understanding of the intellectual traditions that informed the development of grounded theory, variations of grounded theory (second generation), and to provide an opportunity for active participation in grounded theory research. Requires hands-on participation in a field-research project of the student's choice, engaging in data-collection and analysis, and in-depth readings in symbolic interaction and grounded theory method.

C&ESOC/EDPOL/SOC 755

Introduces qualitative, or ethnographic, research methods, emphasizing those suitable for educational and other organizational settings. Considers strengths and limitations of qualitative approaches in relation to varied research problems. Explores methodological procedures from entry into the field through writing.

EDPOL/SOC 955

An intensive, practice-oriented exploration of one qualitative research method such as participant-observation, interviewing, narrative analysis, oral history or ethnography. Treatment of the method includes: logics of inquiry, analysis of data obtained through the method, and uses of the method.