Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis
This course is part of Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand observation techniques and researcher roles
Master ethnographic inquiry methods
Apply case study research methodologies
Develop qualitative data analysis skills
Implement coding and categorization techniques
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9 assignments
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There are 8 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores qualitative research traditions in psychology, focusing on ethnographic inquiry and case study methodologies. Students learn about participant observation techniques, data gathering methods, and qualitative data analysis (QDA). The curriculum covers researcher positionality, coding techniques, and the transition from data categorization to interpretive representation. The course emphasizes practical applications and prepares students to conduct their own qualitative research studies.
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Module 1 · 23 Minutes to complete
Introduction
Module 2 · 2 Minutes to complete
Observation in Qualitative Research
Module 3 · 31 Minutes to complete
Ethnographic Inquiry
Module 4 · 42 Minutes to complete
Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA)
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Cumulative Quiz
Module 7 · 11 Minutes to complete
PsycLearn Essentials APA Student Resources
Module 8 · 19 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
Instructor
Senior Content Manager
Mike Stadler is a Senior Content Manager at the American Psychological Association (APA). Before coming to APA, he earned a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Purdue University in 1989, after which he was on the psychology faculty at Louisiana State University and the University of Missouri.
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