HPM 233E Practicum: Qualitative Methods
While quantitative research is mainly about collecting and analyzing quantified data and generalizing from a sample to an entire population of interest, qualitative research involves gaining an in-depth understanding of underlying reasons for outcomes or the settings of a problem, often with the aim of generating ideas and hypotheses for later quantitative research. In this course we will use work-based projects or ongoing departmental research to train students in the methodologically flexible techniques of qualitative research and the rigorous analytical methodologies associated with qualitative research. This will equip students not only to do marketing, patient-centered research, and quality improvement analysis, but also to learn the skills that will help students provide deeper insight into the experience of healthcare access, care, and delivery.
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HPM