PHTH 5603 — Qualitative Methods
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: falltypical days: WBostonTraditional
Introduces the principles and use of common qualitative methods with a particular focus on their application in the social sciences. Students practice designing qualitative research. Offers students an opportunity to gain experience using diverse analytic and theory building techniques, conducting field observations and interviews, and analyzing content. Examines the foundation of core concepts in research. Topics include objectivity, bias, empiricism, validity, triangulation, and ethical issues surrounding human subjects—such as confidentiality, anonymity, and vulnerable populations.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 90% | 1.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 20% | 12.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 0% · W 100% · Th 0% · F 25%
Common patterns: W (75% of sections), WF (25% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Kaitlyn Alvarez Noli (100% of students) · reviews
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Unlocks
Courses that list PHTH 5603 in their prerequisites.
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