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This 15-min presentation provides an overview of the qualitative analysis micro-course, covering the six moduleof included in the course, the course format, and the course' required and supplementry readings.   The course contains six modules that each cover different topics as follows: I. Overview of Qualitative Research II. Classic Types of Qualitative Research Designs III. Qualitative Evaluation Process IV. Qualitative Data Analysis V. Reporting Findings VI. Guidelines   There are 3 recommended readings for the course:  (I). Textbook: Barrio Minton, C. A., & Lenz, A. S. (2019). Chapter 7: Understanding Lived Experiences. In Practical approaches to applied research and program evaluation for helping professionals. (1st Ed., pp 87 - 105). Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/  (II) Publication 1: Lim, W.M. (2024). What Is Qualitative Research? Overview & Guidelines. Australasian Marketing Journal, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/14413582241264619.  (III) Publication 2: Wutich, A., Beresford, M., & Bernard, H. R. (2024). Sample Sizes for 10 Types of Qualitative Data Analysis: An Integrative Review, Empirical Guidance, and Next Steps. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 23, 16094069241296206. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069241296206.  (Module 3).

I COURSE OBJECTIVES: (1) Develop research questions consistent with use of qualitative methodology (2) Understand when qualitative methods may be appropriate for use in applied research and program evaluation endeavors (3) Articulate key features of needs assessments, process assessments, and satisfaction estimation (4) Identify strengths and limitations of qualitative designs  II. CONTENT: OVERVIEW OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH    1. What is Qualitative Research?    2. When Are Qualitative Designs Indicated?        A. Understanding Lived Experiences        B. Development, Evaluation (Program, Intervention, Design)            i. Needs Assessment           ii. Process Evaluation           iii. Satisfaction Estimate        C. Giving Context to Quantitative Findings     3. Understanding “What,” “Why,” “How?”  III. READINGS: 1. Barrio Minton & Lenz (2019).     - Ch. 7, Section 1 (Overview of Qualitative Research Designs).    - Ch. 6, Section 3 (Types of Survey Designs). 2. Lim, (2024).  Pages 1 – 6 (column 1 on pg. 6).  IV. Exam 1 (7 questions, 14 Points, 14%)

I. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Articulate key features, uses, strengths, limitations, and resource needs of different types of qualitative research designs   II.  CONTENT: Classic Types of Qualitative Research Designs 1. Phenomenology 2. Grounded Theory 3. Narrative Inquiry 4. Ethnography 5. Case Study  III. READINGS: 1. Barrio Minton & Lenz (2019).       - Ch. 7, Section 2 (Classic Types of Qualitative Research Designs). 2. Lim, (2024).      - Pages 6 – 16 (scan)    -  Table 4.  IV. MODULE II QUIZ  - 3 Questions, 6 Points, 6% of Total Course Grade

I. COURSE OBJECTIVES (1) Identify key sources of information and data collection that can be useful in qualitative analyses (2) Develop procedures for conducting semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and document analysis (3) Identify appropriate sample sizes for qualitative research studies based on analytic approach, design, and saturation preferences (4) Develop strategies for data management (5) Identify procedures for ensuring data trustworthiness Critique studies using qualitative methodology  II. CONTENT: Qualitative Evaluation Processes  1. Determining Inquiry Purpose and Focus  2. Identifying Key Informants and Data Sources  3. Data Collection Procedures       A. Semi-Structured Interviews       B. Focus Groups       C. Document Review       D. Sample Size Guidance for Analysis, Design, & Saturation Types  4. Data Management Strategies  5. Trustworthiness Protections  6. Responsible Conduct in Research  III. READINGS: (1) Barrio Minton & Lenz (2019).     -  Ch. 7, Section 3 (Qualitative Evaluation Process). (2) Lim. (2024).    -  Pgs. 6 – 16 (scan).   -  Table 4. (3) Wutich et al. (2024).    -  SCAN.   -  Note: Tables 1 – 2, Fig. 1.  IV. MODULE 3 QUIZ   - 14 Qustions, 24 Points, 24% of Grade

I. COURSE OBJECTIVES (1) Design, plan, conduct, record, and analyze qualitative research. (2) Identify six key phases of thematic analysis. (3) Communicate benefits and strengths of consensual qualitative approaches. (4) Distill multi-step analytic processes to their essence. (5) Identify common methods of analyzing qualitative data. (6) Critique studies using qualitative methodology of surveys for needs assessments, process evaluations, and satisfaction estimations.  II. CONTENT: Qualitative Data Analysis   1. Thematic Analysis       A. Braun & Clarke’s 6 Phases of Thematic Analysis (2006):              (i) Data Familiarization;             (ii) Initial Code Generation;             (iii) Searching for Themes;             (iv) Reviewing Themes;             (v) Defining and Naming Themes;             (vi) Producing the Report.   2. Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR)       A. Hill et al.’s 3 Steps:              (i) Divide responses into domains;              (ii) Construct core ideas within each domain;              (iii) Cross-Analysis. (2005, 2012).  3. Data Analysis Tools     A. NVIVO, Dedoose, Microsoft Office, Google Sheets  III. COURSE READINGS: (1) Barrio Minton & Lenz (2019).      - Ch. 7, Section 4 (Qualitative Data Analysis).  (2) Lim, (2024).     -  Page 20 – 24 (scan).    -  Page 26 – 30 (scan).  IV. ASSESSMENT (1) Module 4 Quiz (10 Questions, 20 Points, 20% Grade) (2) Module 4 Quiz 2: Coding Experience (6 Questions, 12 Points, 12% Grade)

I. COURSE OBJECTIVES 1 Develop research questions consistent with use of qualitative methodology 2 Communicate findings from qualitative analyses  II. CONTENT:  Reporting Findings  1. Reporting Priorities 2. Reporting Tips 3. Reporting Components 4. Applications  III. COURSE READING (1) Barrio Minton & Lenz (2019).      - Ch. 7, Section 5 (Reporting Findings). (2) See Reporting Guideline Documents in Module 6.  IV. ASSESSMENT    Module 5 Quiz (6 Questions, 12 Points, 12 % of Course Grade)

I. COURSE OBJECTIVES (1) Engage with guidance documents on qualitative research conduct and reporting. (2) Identify qualitative guidance documents that can support future qualitative research.  II. CONTENT: Qualitative Analysis Guidance Documents   1. Overall Quality Criteria   2. Determining Sample Sizes   3. Reporting Standards       i. JARS      ii. COREQ      iii. SQRS      iv. Values-Based Approach   4. Psychology Research  III. COURSE READINGS (1) See Reporting Guideline Documents in the PowerPoint Lecture (and on the next two slides).  IV. ASSESSMENT  (1) Module 6 Quiz (6 Questions, 12 Points, 12 % of Course Grade)