SOC 215 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

This course examines the ways qualitative analyses (non-numerical data) help social scientists explore questions of meaning within specific social and cultural contexts and historical moments. Specific topics include: participant observation, focus groups, open-ended interviewing, thematic coding, archival research and data analysis with a qualitative computer software program. The complementary relationship between qualitative and quantitative research methods will be considered, with a sustained focus on the particular strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research design.

Credits

4 sh

Future Course Number

SOC 2150

Cross Listed Courses

ANT 215

Prerequisite

SOC 111 or ANT 112

Course Types

Sociology Elective; Anthropology Elective; Professional Writing Elective

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