EDD 7101 - Qualitative Research Methods

This course addresses the complexities, flexibility, and controversies of qualitative research. Employed in the social sciences and some natural sciences to conduct research, the qualitative approaches of interviewing, survey design, and observations will be analyzed. In addition conceptual issues of epistemology and phenomenology will also be connected to the understanding and application of qualitative research. Digital tools for conducting qualitative research will be surveyed. Further, students will investigate ethical issues that are inherent in qualitative research (i.e. Institutional Review Board) and apply some approaches for managing, analyzing, and interpreting gathered qualitative data. Students in the qualitative research course will develop the methodology section of their thesis proposal, with attention to identifying the proposed qualitative instruments and strategies for analyzing gathered data.

Hours:
3