DBA 8112: Qualitative Research Methods I
3 Credits
Only open to DBA Students
The purpose of the two qualitative research methods courses is to help the students understand qualitative research to become better scholars and consumers of research work that employs an array of qualitative methodologies. Given the breadth and variety of qualitative methods, in some classes, we will discuss general issues or skills that are applicable to several different methodological approaches (e.g., gaining access), while in others we will focus on a particular approach (e.g., ethnography).
In this course, students learn about how to design a qualitative research study and the basics of its implementation. They will be able to explain the various types of qualitative research (ethnography, case studies, etc.), philosophical paradigms, qualitative research design and data collection methods (interviews, observations, document analysis, etc.), and pilot studies.