Qualitative Research Design
This course introduces qualitative research, compares and contrasts qualitative and quantitative research approaches, and provides an overview of qualitative methods for data collection. It outlines a step-by-step approach to qualitative research design that begins by identifying a public health topic of interest, works to hone in on a specific research problem, and then specifies research questions, objectives, and specific aims. The course emphasizes the iterative nature of research design in qualitative inquiry and highlights the importance of specifying a population of interest, an appropriate sampling strategy, and potential approaches to recruitment. It introduces the relationship between these considerations and key concepts such as saturation and transferability in qualitative research. Finally, the course considers ethical concerns specific to qualitative research and potential solutions. Learners of this course will not only be able to put what they learn into practice, but they’ll also develop a portfolio of qualitative research materials for career advancement.
Design a qualitative research project to respond to specific public health problems/questions.
Design strategies and instruments for qualitative data collection linked to study objectives and appropriate for the population of interest.
Address ethical concerns in qualitative research design and implementation.
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction to Qualitative Research
Week 2
Qualitative Methods
Week 3
Objective-Driven Design
Week 4
Methods, Population, Sampling, & Recruitment
Week 5
Research Ethics
Week 6
Course Project and Design Examples
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Good introduction to qualitative research. The course is easy to understand, so beginners need not worry.
highly productive and a good source of learning. Thank you very much for organizing this professional platform for learners of enhancing their skills and knowledge.
The instructor was very eloquent and good at explaining concepts.
Dr. Karen's videos are on point. I Loved the course
