Overview
Description
Research methodologies in speech communication.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- delineate the epistemological differences between qualitative and quantitative research approaches through class readings and discussion.
- explain the basic characteristics of at least three qualitative approaches and analyze which approaches are appropriate to address a particular research question through a method analysis project.
- gain experience and expertise in a single qualitative approach by collecting data for a research project.
- undertake elementary analysis of qualitative data through coding, practice with computer assisted qualitative data analysis.
- explain how qualitative research is sound, valid, ethical, and rigorous by taking the IRB certification training and through course readings and discussion.
- identify the components of a qualitative research proposal and article through analyzing ideal texts, course readings, and discussion.