In this course you will learn about the foundations of qualitative inquiry—and how it differs from quantitative research. You will gain practice in common qualitative traditions—like phenomenology and ethnography—and some of the methods they use, such as interviewing. You will gain the competence, confidence, and “know-how” to begin planning your very own qualitative study of a topic in psychology.
What you'll learn
understand the foundations of qualitative research
differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research
gain practical experience in qualitative methods like interviewing
develop a plan for a qualitative study in psychology