HCD 591

Fall 2008 All Classes

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Qualitative Methods

Credit: 4 hours.

Training in field research methods, including various forms of observation and interviewing, to gain a comprehensive and holistic view of social life through the study of people in natural settings in a selected field site. Topics include: historical background of qualitative research, theoretical traditions informing qualitative studies, site and informant selection, research strategies, data analysis, and managing field relations. Emphasizes use of qualitative methods to study diverse families and neighborhood settings.

May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours.

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HCD 591 class schedule data for fall 2008
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	47366	Lecture-Discussion	G	2:00PM -4:50PM	M	122 Bevier Hall	Oswald, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/08-12/10/08 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Grounded Theory Section Info: Grounded Theory: Training in grounded theory methodology with an emphasis on working with data from in-depth individual and group interviews. Topics include the historical and epistemological context of grounded theory, interviewing technigues, coding strategies, evaluation criteria, data management using NVivo software, and comparison to other qualitative strategies. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.