Course Summary
This course teaches students how to design qualitative research studies, including methods for data collection and analysis.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to design and execute a qualitative research study
- Explore various data collection and analysis methods
- Gain practical skills for conducting qualitative research
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to design a qualitative research study
- Understanding of various data collection and analysis methods
- Practical skills for conducting qualitative research
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of research methods
- Access to an internet-connected device
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Quantitative Research
- Mixed Methods Research
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Johnny Saldana
- Sage Publications
Related Books
Description
This course introduces qualitative research, compares and contrasts qualitative and quantitative research approaches, and provides an overview of qualitative methods for data collection. It outlines a step-by-step approach to qualitative research design that begins by identifying a public health topic of interest, works to hone in on a specific research problem, and then specifies research questions, objectives, and specific aims. The course emphasizes the iterative nature of research design in qualitative inquiry and highlights the importance of specifying a population of interest, an appropriate sampling strategy, and potential approaches to recruitment. It introduces the relationship between these considerations and key concepts such as saturation and transferability in qualitative research. Finally, the course considers ethical concerns specific to qualitative research and potential solutions. Learners of this course will not only be able to put what they learn into practice, but they'll also develop a portfolio of qualitative research materials for career advancement.
Knowledge
- Design a qualitative research project to respond to specific public health problems/questions.
- Design strategies and instruments for qualitative data collection linked to study objectives and appropriate for the population of interest.
- Address ethical concerns in qualitative research design and implementation.
Outline
- Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Welcome to the Course!
- What Is Research?
- What Is Qualitative Research?
- How Is Qualitative Different From Quantitative?
- Five Basic Approaches to Qualitative Research
- Qualitative and Quantitative As Complementary Methods
- Course Outline and Grading Information
- Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Qualitative Inquiry
- Mixed Methods Design
- Practice
- Qualitative Methods
- A Look at This Week
- Types of Data
- Observation
- Interviews
- Focus Group Discussions
- Saturation: How Much Data to Collect?
- Data Collection
- Saturation Point
- Practice
- Objective-Driven Design
- A Look at This Week
- What Is Objective-Driven Design?
- Uncovering a Problem
- Developing & Refining a Problem Statement
- Developing Research Questions & Specific Aims
- Setting Up a Qualitative Project
- Resources for Developing Your Research Problem & Question
- Practice
- Methods, Population, Sampling, & Recruitment
- A Look at This Week
- Aligning Methods with Aims
- Identifying a Setting and Honing in on a Population
- Sampling Strategies
- Recruitment Strategies
- Iterative Design
- Resources for Selecting Appropriate Methods
- Resources for Identifying Your Strategies
- Practice
- Research Ethics
- A Look at This Week
- Overview of Research Ethics
- Key Issues and Benefits of Qualitative Research
- Strategies for IRBs and Ethics Committees
- CITI Certification for Human Subjects Research
- Studies with Questionable Ethics
- Resources for Ethics in Qualitative Research
- Practice
- Course Project and Design Examples
- A Look at This Week
- Elements of Research Design: An Example (from Tamar Goldenberg's MPH Thesis Research)
- Candace Girod: Menstrual Hygiene Management at Schools in Nairobi, Kenya
- Wendy Avila: Exclusive Breast-Feeding among Women in Managua, Nicaragua
- Jasmine Kelly: Maternal & Child Nutrition in Rural Tanzania
- Interview Series
- Preparing Your Research Design
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the qualitative research design process.Pros from User Reviews
- The course is easy to follow and understand.
- The instructor provides practical examples that make the course more engaging.
- The assignments are well-structured and helpful in reinforcing the concepts learned.
- The course covers a wide range of topics related to qualitative research design.
- The course is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience in the field.
Cons from User Reviews
- The course may be too basic for those with extensive knowledge of qualitative research design.
- The course does not cover specific software or tools used in the field.
- The course may require additional resources for a deeper understanding of some topics.
- The course may not be applicable to all research fields.
- The course may not provide enough opportunities for hands-on practice.
Karen Andes, PhD
4.9 Raiting
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