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410.710.98
Concepts in Qualitative Research for Social and Behavioral Sciences

Location
Barcelona, Spain
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, November 25, 2013
End Date
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, 8:30am - 6:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2013
Description
Provides an overview of the development of a qualitative approach within public health research and practice, focusing on the philosophical underpinnings to qualitative research and the application of such methods to key contemporary public health questions. Considers questions such as, “What counts as knowledge?”, “What are appropriate and useful public health data?”, and “How do we learn about new issues?” Focuses on concepts, particularly highlighting the nature of qualitative questions and data. Not intended to provide training in conducting independent qualitative research.
Enrollment Restriction
undergraduates not permitted