| Course ID: | EDIT(QUAL) 8390E. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Introduction to Q Research Methodology |
Course
Description: | An overview of the history, philosophy, principles, and practice of Q methodology, a mixed methods research approach used in the study of subjectivity. Concepts and theories covered include subjectivity theory, concourse theory, abductive logic, and self-reference in the context of understanding people's viewpoints and how they influence behavior. |
| Oasis Title: | Intro to Q Research Methods |
| Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in EDIT 8390, QUAL 8390 |
| Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. |
Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Students will be able to:
1. Delineate the methodology, methods, and technique of conducting Q research.
2. Explain and apply the core theories and principles of Q methodology: subjectivity theory, concourse theory, abductive logic, and self-reference.
3. Plan, organize, implement, and manage a pilot research study using Q methodology.
4. Apply principles of factor analysis and abductive reasoning to identify and describe one or more subjective viewpoints in a Q study data set.
5. Write a draft Q research study report.
6. Review the Q research literature on a specific topic. |
| Topical Outline: | I. History and Origins of Q Methodology
II. Review of the Q Research Literature
III. Concourse Development and Q-Set Sampling
IV. Constructing and Administering the Q Sort Data Collection Technique
V. Applying Factor Analysis to Identify Clusters of Common Viewpoints
VI. Applying Abductive Logic and Qualitative Reasoning in the Interpretation of Q Data Sets
VII. Writing Q Research Articles and Dissertations |