The objectives of this unit are to enable students to understand philosophical assumptions of, and approaches to, qualitative research and engage in related theoretical debates around qualitative research, with particular reference to health. Students acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to enable them to undertake sound qualitative research. The topics include introduction to qualitative research; role of qualitative research in health and public health; paradigm and interpretive frameworks; approaches to qualitative research; data collection and instrument development; rigour, ethics and sampling in qualitative research; in-depth interviews, participant... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Colleen Fisher