Qualitative Research

Qualitative Research is a method of inquiry that focuses on understanding human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior. Coursera's Qualitative Research catalogue teaches you the fundamental approaches and techniques used in this type of research. You'll learn how to design and conduct qualitative studies, analyze and interpret data, and present your findings in a meaningful way. This skill is crucial for various fields such as sociology, psychology, market research, and user experience, where understanding the 'why' behind human actions is key. You'll also learn about different qualitative research methods like interviews, focus groups, ethnography, and case studies, and how to choose the right method for your research question.
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Value-Based Care, Performance Improvement, Process Mapping, Health Care, Health Informatics, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Health Technology, Qualitative Research

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    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, User Experience Design, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Multimedia, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Design Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Qualitative Research

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    Northwestern University

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy

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    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Community Outreach, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Case Studies, Needs Assessment, Decision Making, Adaptability

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    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Research, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Technical Communication

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    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Language Competency, Cultural Diversity, Multilingualism, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, Storytelling, Qualitative Research

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Survey Creation, Data Analysis Software, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis

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    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, User Experience Design, Brainstorming, Public Administration, Public Policies, Experimentation, User Research, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

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    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Maternal Health, Social Justice, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies

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    University of Toronto

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Research, Focus Group, Correlation Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Surveys, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Imperial College London

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Public Policies, Case Studies, Patient Communication

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, Qualitative Research, World History

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