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CS92PROD
Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 202
Spring 2016
Section: 01   02  

The goal of the course is to introduce students to basic research strategies for investigating human thought and behavior, with a focus on qualitative methods. The course provides detailed introduction to different qualitative methods, including interview, observation, case study, content analysis, archival, life history, and narrative techniques. Attention is given to the framing of research questions, design of studies, the ethics of psychological research with humans, and assumptions about human nature. The course is problem- and project-based, providing hands-on research experience.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: PSYC105
Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(CIVI-MN)(EDST-MN)(EDST)(FGSS)(PSYC)(STS)
Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89%

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