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Apr 23, 2024
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SOCL 3040 - Qualitative Methods(4 Units) Theories and practices of inductive, qualitative research methods
in Sociology. Recognition of the value of methodological
triangulation in social research. Discussion of the benefits and
drawbacks of qualitative research, compared with those of
quantitative research. Analysis and practice of various qualitative
data-gathering and analysis techniques such as unstructured
interviewing, participant observation/field research, content
analysis, and developing grounded theory. Students explore
methodological and ethical issues involved in all social research,
with particular attention to those peculiar to qualitative research
such as gaining entrance, developing rapport, maintaining
respondents’ anonymity, demand characteristics, and debriefing.Prerequisites: SOCL 1010.
Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
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