REHAB *758 / Qualitative Research Methods for Collecting, Analysing and Interpreting Data

3 unit(s)

S. Moll (cross-listed as HTH RS M *758 and NURSING *758)

This intermediate-level course builds on learners’ prior knowledge about qualitative research from an introductory graduate course on qualitative research (HRM/NUR/RS 745) or its equivalent. During the course, learners will: gain first-hand experience with generic and sub-approach specific data analysis frameworks and methods; select one specific sub-approach (e.g., constructivist grounded theory) and follow its tenets while conducting a secondary analysis of data from a study on osteoporosis and aging among women; create and follow a data analysis plan congruent with the philosophy, goals and methods of the selected sub-approach; use appropriate methods to ensure rigour in data analysis and interpretation; maintain a reflective research journal throughout the course; and demonstrate a thorough understanding of course material and concepts in two written papers and an in-class presentation on their work. Learners are also expected to work towards create a positive and collegial learning environment for themselves and their classmates.