Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the rationale for using qualitative research to answer a particular question or to study a phenomenon of interest
• Describe critical elements of each of the five main approaches to qualitative research
• Describe the four main types of qualitative data collection methods including the main procedures and challenges associated with each
• Select an appropriate data collection method(s) for a given study question or approach
• Discuss commonly used strategies to ensure validity and reliability in qualitative research