Qualitative Research Methods

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) To explain the general characteristics of qualitative research methods.
2) To compare some of the main qualitative research designs and their characteristics.
3) To explain the basic stages of the qualitative research process.
4) To explain basic data collection techniques in qualitative research methods according to the basic characteristics of research approaches.
5) To collect qualitative data about a certain research question.
6) To apply basic qualitative data collections techniques based on the main characteristics of the research designs.
7) To report the qualitative data obtained in accordance with its purpose.
8) To desing a scientific study by applying qualitative research methods in tourism research.