PHPB 7522 - Qualitative Research

3 Credit Hours
Description
This course will introduce students to the qualitative research methods most commonly used in the field of Public Health. We will explore the theoretical foundations of qualitative research as well as the efficacy of a qualitative approach. Students will also practice the skills necessary to successfully conduct qualitative research, learning to conceptualize effective research questions, to determine the most appropriate data collection method, to negotiate relationships with research participants and to analyze the present qualitative data.