Mar 28, 2024  
2008-2009 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
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ASR 203 - Qualitative Applied Social Research


Semester Hours: 3
Fall                                    
This course examines the qualitative methods used in applied social science research. Students will learn to utilize the techniques associated with ethnography and fieldwork, participant observation, in-depth interviewing, focus groups and content analysis. Analysis of the similarities and differences between traditional qualitative methods and action research will be discussed. Particular attention is paid to the conceptual underpinnings of these approaches in conjunction with gaining practical experience in conducting qualitative techniques. The ethical, legal, and political issues in qualitative research will be discussed.  







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