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What you'll learn

Understand and describe the iterative, naturalistic, and contextual facets of qualitative research.

Examine and comprehend the philosophical underpinnings and interpretive frameworks informing qualitative research.

Learn to evaluate qualitative studies by their associated rigor criteria, differing from those used to evaluate quantitative studies.

Skills you'll gain

Analytical Skills

Research Methodologies

Psychology

Social Sciences

Research Design

Data Collection

Qualitative Research

Interviewing Skills

Research

There are 6 modules in this course

This introduction to qualitative research in psychology provides an in-depth exploration of individuals' lived experiences through methods like interviews and observations. It delves into the historical, philosophical, and cross-disciplinary foundations of qualitative research, illustrating these foundations with a variety of examples, activities, and self-assessments. The course aims to foster an understanding of how qualitative inquiry adds depth and nuance to our comprehension of individual and collective human experiences. It addresses the common critiques of qualitative research and introduces the four trustworthiness criteria that researchers use in evaluating the soundness of a given qualitative study. The course also emphasizes the role of the researcher and the close relationships between the inquirer and participants in qualitative studies.

Introduction

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Standards of Rigor in Qualitative Research

Cumulative Quiz

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