NUR 3062 - INTENSIVE METHODS: QUALITATIVE & MIXED-METHODS RESEARCH

Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course focuses on the development of advanced knowledge and practical skills for applying research approaches that are conceptually and methodologically congruent with the constructivist and dialectic paradigms (combination of qualitative and quantitative inquiry). This course will build upon students¿ understanding of the state of the science about their phenomena of interest and provide them with the knowledge to determine when the qualitative and mixed methodological approaches are appropriate for moving the science forward. Emphasis will be on promoting knowledge and skills for selecting, applying and evaluating methods that contribute to the development, expansion or integration of theory. The course also provides an overview and opportunity for students to apply and critically appraise various types of qualitative and mixed-methods and their corresponding purposes, settings, sampling, data collection, analysis, verification and integration techniques.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 3287 or by permission of the instructor; PLAN: Nursing (PhD)

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