Methodology of Psychological Research: Qualitative Approach (2 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Define qualitative research designs in Psychology; Apply qualitative research designs in Psychology; Compose qualitative research report in accordance with APA (American Psychological Association) style.

Topics:

1. Philosophical, Paradigm, and Interpretive Frameworks;
2. Designing a Qualitative Study;
3. Five Qualitative Approaches to Inquiry;
4. Five Different Qualitative Studies;
5. Introducing and Focusing the Study;
6. Data Collection;
7. Data Analysis and Representation;
8. Standards of Validation and Evaluation;
9. “Turning the Story” and Conclusion;
10. Writing a Qualitative Study.