SOC 0102 - Qualitative Methods in Action

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Tufts University

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Introduction to research design, logic of inquiry, data collection, and evaluation of evidence using qualitative methods in the social sciences. Techniques include archival research, survey and questionnaire design, content analysis, and evaluation research, as well as ethnographic field strategies, participant observation, and interviewing. Introduction to data analysis including instruction in software packages that code qualitative materials. Students may join ongoing faculty-led research or select their own research question. Prerequisites One introductory social science course. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Social Sciences This course is offered during the following semesters: Fall Semester Spring Semester

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.tufts.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 628-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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