SOCL 3040 - Qualitative Methods

Institution:
California State University-Stanislaus
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(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.
Credits:
4.00
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Lecture
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(209) 667-3122
Regional Accreditation:
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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Semester

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