Course | Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology |
Instructor | Connie M. Kristiansen |
Term | Fall |
Email Address | Connie Kristiansen |
Office Location | Loeb A527 |
Office Hours | TBA |
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to qualitative research methods. By the end of this course, students should have:
- an understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of both qualitative and quantitative research,
- knowledge of and experience with methods of collecting qualitative data, especially interviewing,
- knowledge of and experience with ways of analyzing qualitative data, especially thematic analysis and the methods of grounded theory,
- the ability to evaluate the quality of qualitative research (in terms of sampling, reliability, validity and generalizability), and
- the ability to write-up the methods and findings of qualitative research.
Evaluation:
- Class preparation & participation 15.0%
- Exercises & self-evaluations 12.5%
- Critique of a qualitative paper 25.0%
- Exercises & self-evaluations 12.5%
- Qualitative research project 35.0%
Text:
There is no textbook for this course. Instead, specific articles will be assigned each week. Other useful information is available in books in the library. Especially informative books include:
Charmaz, K. (2006). Constructing grounded theory. London: Sage.
Strauss, A.L., & Corbin, J.M. (1998). Basics of qualitative research: Techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. HA29.S823.
Kvale, S. (1996). InterViews: An introduction to qualitative research interviewing. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. HM48.K9.