SOC 434 - Qualitative Research Methods

Institution:

California State University-Bakersfield

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Description:

In this course you will learn how to collect, analyze, and report qualitative data from social settings in everyday life. The qualitative methods that we cover include, but are not limited to, participant observation and interviewing techniques. We also emphasize the ethics of qualitative research. In this course you will learn how to formulate a research problem and how to use conceptual and theoretical materials in your analysis of qualitative data. Each student completes a fieldwork project based on data collected in public places, organizations, or other community settings. Lab sessions will include computerized analyses of data. Prerequisite: SOC 300 or equivalent course (passing grade of C- or higher required).

Credits:

5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csub.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 654-2782

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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