ANTH 390 - Qualitative Research Methods

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This is a hands-on course that teaches students how to make use of qualitative research methods as a research strategy to collect and analyze empirical evidence to form explanations about human behavior. First, students learn how qualitative methods differ from quantitative methods and how they can complement each other. They then learn about different types of qualitative research such as ethno-historical documentation, analysis of archival records, interviews, direct observation, participant observation, and analysis of cultural artifacts are discussed. At this point they work in groups to choose a particular question(s) of interest, collect data from multiple sources of qualitative evidence, and then link their data to an analysis of social phenomena. Designed for juniors and seniors in the social sciences, but others can take this course with the consent of the instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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