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Qualitative Research Design
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 21 hours
  • Course by Emory University
  • Offered by

About

This course introduces qualitative research, compares and contrasts qualitative and quantitative research approaches, and provides an overview of qualitative methods for data collection. It outlines a step-by-step approach to qualitative research design that begins by identifying a public health topic of interest, works to hone in on a specific research problem, and then specifies research questions, objectives, and specific aims. The course emphasizes the iterative nature of research design in qualitative inquiry and highlights the importance of specifying a population of interest, an appropriate sampling strategy, and potential approaches to recruitment. It introduces the relationship between these considerations and key concepts such as saturation and transferability in qualitative research. Finally, the course considers ethical concerns specific to qualitative research and potential solutions. Learners of this course will not only be able to put what they learn into practice, but they'll also develop a portfolio of qualitative research materials for career advancement.

Modules

Course Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Welcome to the Course!

1 Readings

  • Course Outline and Grading Information

Defining Qualitative Research

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • What Is Research?
  • What Is Qualitative Research?

1 Readings

  • Introduction to Qualitative Research

Fundamentals of Qualitative Research

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • How Is Qualitative Different From Quantitative?
  • Five Basic Approaches to Qualitative Research
  • Qualitative and Quantitative As Complementary Methods

2 Readings

  • Qualitative Inquiry
  • Mixed Methods Design

Review

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

1 Peer Review

  • Week 1: Comparing Quantitative and Qualitative Studies

Data in Qualitative Research

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • A Look at This Week
  • Types of Data

Methods of Researcher-Generated Data

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Observation
  • Interviews
  • Focus Group Discussions

1 Readings

  • Data Collection

Reaching Saturation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Saturation: How Much Data to Collect?

1 Readings

  • Saturation Point

Review

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

1 Peer Review

  • Week 2: Exploring Qualitative Methods

Working with a Goal in Mind

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • A Look at This Week
  • What Is Objective-Driven Design?

1 Readings

  • Setting Up a Qualitative Project

Foundational Components of Your Research Design

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Uncovering a Problem
  • Developing & Refining a Problem Statement
  • Developing Research Questions & Specific Aims

1 Readings

  • Resources for Developing Your Research Problem & Question

Review

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

1 Peer Review

  • Week 3: Identifying Your Research Problem

Determining Collection Methods and Population/Setting

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • A Look at This Week
  • Aligning Methods with Aims
  • Identifying a Setting and Honing in on a Population

1 Readings

  • Resources for Selecting Appropriate Methods

How to Select Participants and the Iterative Nature of Research

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Sampling Strategies
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Iterative Design

1 Readings

  • Resources for Identifying Your Strategies

Review

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

1 Peer Review

  • Week 4: Identifying Your Methods, Population, Sampling, & Recruitment Strategies

Ethics in Qualitative Research

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Ethics Around the World

2 Videos

  • A Look at This Week
  • Overview of Research Ethics

CITI Certification and Historical Cases

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • CITI Certification for Human Subjects Research
  • Studies with Questionable Ethics

Acknowledging Ethical Concerns in Qualitative Research

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Key Issues and Benefits of Qualitative Research
  • Strategies for IRBs and Ethics Committees

1 Readings

  • Resources for Ethics in Qualitative Research

Review

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice

1 Peer Review

  • Week 5: Considering Ethics in Research

Our Final Week

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • A Look at This Week
  • Elements of Research Design: An Example (from Tamar Goldenberg's MPH Thesis Research)

Exploring Real Qualitative Research Design

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Candace Girod: Menstrual Hygiene Management at Schools in Nairobi, Kenya
  • Wendy Avila: Exclusive Breast-Feeding among Women in Managua, Nicaragua
  • Jasmine Kelly: Maternal & Child Nutrition in Rural Tanzania

1 Readings

  • Interview Series

Review

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Week 6: Your Qualitative Research Design

1 Readings

  • Preparing Your Research Design

Auto Summary

"Qualitative Research Design" is a foundational course in the Health & Fitness domain, taught by Coursera. It introduces qualitative research methods, comparing them with quantitative approaches, and guides learners through designing a qualitative research project. Emphasizing iterative design, it covers identifying research topics, formulating questions, sampling strategies, and ethical considerations. Ideal for beginners, the course spans 1260 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options, equipping learners with practical skills and a research portfolio for career growth.

Karen Andes, PhD
Instructor

Karen Andes, PhD