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IRiSS supports the use of qualitative methods in social science research. Qualitative methods include but are not limited to:
- Ethnography and field work
- Interviewing (long-form, unstructured, structured, etc.)
- Archival research
- Content and text analysis
- Observation, including participant observation
More information
Please see our "Lunch & Learn: Essential Social Science Research Tools" lecture series calendar for speakers on qualitative methods.
Contact Carolyn Ybarra for questions about qualitative methods and related research support.