Name: Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis
Brand: American Psychological Association
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.8 (4 reviews)

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This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in psychology, data analysis, and qualtitative research methods along with high school students and professionals with similar interests. This course delves into the qualitative research traditions of ethnographic inquiry and case study in psychology, emphasizing the use of participant observation. Students will explore the unique practices, data gathering and analysis methods, and researcher involvement in these traditions. This course explores the interviewing methods used in qualitative research in psychology. The course emphasizes the importance of researcher positionality and the distinctive characteristics of ethnography and case study. Students then learn to apply basic qualitative data analysis (QDA) techniques to the data gathered. The course also covers the utility of observation in understanding context, identifying tacit patterns, and providing direct personal experience and knowledge. It further discusses the role of coding in data analysis, including initial, focused, and axial coding. The course concludes with a look at how to move from categorization to interpretive representation in QDA. This comprehensive exploration prepares students to conduct their own qualitative research, equipped with a deep understanding of various research traditions and methodologies....

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Aug 8, 2024

Great introduction to qualitative research, but would benefit in having more digestible formats like videos!

Sep 22, 2025

The course is interesting and well-structured. I learned about conducting observational methods and applying basic qualitative data analysis to qualitative research projects.

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Sep 23, 2025

The course is interesting and well-structured. I learned about conducting observational methods and applying basic qualitative data analysis to qualitative research projects.