Dive into the world of qualitative psychology with three courses that guide you through the ins and outs of the major approaches to qualitative research. Explore the richness and complexity of human experience while exploring the historical roots of qualitative research, its philosophical underpinnings, and how it’s been shaped by various disciplines. Learn about interviewing techniques, the world of ethnographic studies, the nature of case studies, and the analysis of qualitative data, all while focusing on the importance of the researcher’s role and their relationship with the participants.
Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology Specialization
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Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology Specialization
Qualitative Research Methods & Statistics in Psych
Instructor: Mike Stadler, PhD
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4.7
(48 reviews)
Beginner level
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3 months at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
The iterative, naturalistic, and contextual facets of qualitative research, its philosophical underpinnings, and criteria for rigor in the field.
The interactions between researchers and participants within the major research orientations and methodologies in qualitative research.
Basic qualitative data analysis techniques, including the processes of coding, categorization, and developing interpretive frameworks.
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Specialization - 3 course series
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
Category: Qualitative Research
Category: Psychology
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Research Methodologies
Category: Research Design
Category: Data Collection
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Social Sciences
Category: Research
What you'll learn
Understanding the principles and applications of phenomenology, narrative inquiry, and grounded theory.
Techniques for conducting effective interviews in qualitative research.
Analysis of real-world case studies to understand the practical application of these methodologies.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Qualitative Research
Category: Research Methodologies
Category: Data Collection
Category: Research
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Psychology
Category: Diversity Awareness
What you'll learn
Understand the utility of observation and the researcher's role in the observation space.
Identify the unique characteristics of ethnography and case study.
Apply basic qualitative data analysis techniques.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Qualitative Research
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Research Methodologies
Category: Culture
Category: Anthropology
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Research
Category: Social Sciences
Category: Data Collection
Category: Psychology
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Frequently asked questions
About 15 weeks.
A highschool diploma or equivalent is needed. Completion of a college level psychology course would be beneficial.
We recommend the following order:
What is Qualitative Research?
Interviewing Methods
Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis
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