HLTH 7705 - Qualitative Research and Analysis for Health Professionals

This course is designed to introduce students to qualitative research methods and analytic techniques in the health sciences. The course uses a combination of didactic, interactive, and applied techniques to teach knowledge and skills relevant to qualitative research. By the end of the course, students will develop skills in how to formulate appropriate qualitative research questions, collect qualitative data using interviews and focus group discussions, and analyze qualitative data. Students will be exposed to different styles of presenting qualitative research results and will consider different ways in which qualitative data is used in health practice. 3 credits.