PH 125/QBS 135 Introduction to Qualitative Methods for Public Health & Healthcare Studies

This course introduces students to qualitative design and methods in public health and health care as a stand-alone approach and in combination with quantitative approaches (mixed methods) for research, evaluation, and needs assessment. Topics include an overview of qualitative traditions, distinguishing between qualitative and quantitative approaches, when to use qualitative or mixed methods designs, how to design a qualitative study including quality standards, common qualitative methods, data collection, qualitative analysis, and presenting results.

0.50 Dartmouth units; (HP, P, LP, NC) This course is cross-listed with QBS 135.

*Core requirement for Residential MPH

Prerequisites: PH 100, PH 110, PH 139

Offered: Fall (1st half) - Tuesday and Thursday 8:15 am - 9:55 am

Instructor

Karen Schifferdecker