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Qualitative Methods: Overview and Semi-Structured Interviewing

Course date: july 15-26, days: m-f (1:00-3:00pm).

This course will focus on semi-structured, or in-depth, interviewing, with a brief introduction to other qualitative methods, including observation. Semi-structured interviewing is often most helpful in understanding complex social processes.  We will examine the goals, assumptions, process, and uses of interviewing and compare these methods to other related qualitative and quantitative methods in order to develop research designs appropriate to research goals. The course will cover all aspects of interviewing, including how to decide who to interview, how to ask good interview questions, and how to conduct successful interviews. Students will conduct interviews, and discuss the process and outcome of those interviews. We will examine the strengths and weaknesses of this methodology, particularly through discussion of some of the critiques of these methods.

Courses in Statistics, Data Analysis, and Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

From May through August, the ICPSR Summer Program offers more than 80 courses in statistics, quantitative and qualitative methods, and data analysis for researchers across the social, behavioral, and health sciences. Our courses cover a wide range of topics and techniques, from introductory statistics and regression analysis to advanced multilevel models and Bayesian analysis to machine learning, among others. Our broad curriculum is designed to fulfill the training needs of researchers throughout their education and careers. Both our in-person and online courses feature extended access to lecture recordings and course materials after the course ends.

At the ICPSR Summer Program, you will learn how to understand your data while gaining valuable research skills that will help you address real-world problems and advance policy solutions. Instruction features hands-on, applied work in several popular statistical software packages. You will also get individual feedback and guidance in one-on-one consultations with our respected faculty.

General Sessions: Comprehensive Methods Program

Our general sessions are a comprehensive methods training program comprising more than forty courses and lectures, including network analysis, longitudinal analysis, time series analysis, formal models, data visualization, and more. Select the classes you want and customize your own unique schedule!

Topical Workshops

For those needing to learn a specific methodological technique in a shorter time frame, we offer dozens of topical workshops on a range of techniques and topics, including mixed methods, structural equation models, group-based trajectory models, difference-in-difference designs, item response theory, and more.

“The most meaningful moment of my ICPSR camp experience was the ‘Ah hah!’ feeling I had when the instructors sat with me and helped me find an answer for myself. More important than just teaching me the material, they helped me build my self-confidence (which anyone who has ever dived headfirst into major statistical analyses knows is half the battle).”

- Miranda Baumann

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Qualitative Research Methods

The purpose of this course is to critically explore ways of conducting theoretically-informed and empirically grounded social research through an examination of different approaches to knowledge production. In specific, the course is designed to develop skills in research design for social inquiry with a particular emphasis to policy analysis and urban planning. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to a wide range of qualitative social research methodologies useful of planners and social scientists alike. Students will become familiar with a variety of techniques in collecting and analyzing qualitative data and in deciding what information is useful and what is not.

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All of these spaces are available to qualitative researchers conducting interviews etc.

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The Shapiro Design Lab is an ever-evolving experimental space in the Library focused on creating engaged learning opportunities and experiences across research, artistic, and teaching projects.

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The Shapiro Design Lab Media Rooms offer high-quality media production and post-production software and equipment. The  Winberg Media Production Room  is designed for audio production, while the  Perlstein Editing Room  is designed for media post-production as well as game design, 3D and graphic design, and animation.

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The Digital Media Commons at the Duderstadt Center offers a variety of different spaces, equipment, and software for multimedia production. This includes audio studios and a video studio.

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Check with your school, college, and/or departmental IT, as many individual units on campus offer equipment and support. For example: LSA Technology Services equipment loans , School of Information Computing .

Refer to the Audio Transcription Resources listed on the Podcasting and Audio Storytelling research guide.

Qualitative Data Repository (QDR) compiles an ongoing list of events, training opportunities, and conferences on qualitative research, data collection, and data management.

Check the course catalog or reach out to your departmental advisor to learn more about current offerings. Examples of relevant courses include:

• POLSCI 694: Qualitative Research Methods
• PSYCH 692/WGS 692: Qualitative Methods
• SOC 522: Practicum in Qualitative Research Methods
• EDUC 792: Methods in Educational Research Qualitative

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The Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research prepares students with skills in qualitative inquiry design and analysis able to generate, collect, prepare, and analyze the expanding array of qualitative data, and to produce written reports aligned with the expectations of their specific disciplinary audience. This certificate program consists of five, three-credit hour courses (15 total credit hours). Graduate students in this applied program will develop knowledge and skills related to designing, conducting, and analyzing qualitative research.

The courses include:

• EMR 6480: Qualitative Research Methods
• EMR 6580: Qualitative Practicum
• EMR  6680 Qualitative Research: Computer Assisted Data Analysis
• EMR 6770 Ethnographic Research Methods
• EMR 6560: Mixed Methods Research

The EMR Graduate Certificate programs are designed primarily for individuals who are looking to expand their knowledge and experience through extended graduate coursework in one of the three certificate areas.

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• Official transcripts demonstrating completion of bachelor's degree and any graduate coursework completed
• One-page page statement explaining interest in this certificate
• Three letters of professional recommendation
• English proficiency test scores are required for international students if previous degree (s) were earned from a non-English instructional institution
• Applications do not require graduate test scores

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Certificate in mixed methods research.

• Describe ethics and values in social work research.
• Identify ways to incorporate theory into social work research.
• Describe mixed methods research.
• Describe how mixed methods can be applied to social work research.
• Describe why mixed methods should be conducted in social work research.
• Name the key aspects of a mixed methods study.
• Describe the steps involved with choosing the qualitative methods for a mixed methods study.
• Describe the steps involved with choosing the quantitative methods for a mixed methods study.
• Describe the steps involved with analyzing the data associated with qualitative methods for a mixed methods study.
• Describe the steps involved with analyzing the data associated with quantitative methods for a mixed methods study.
• Write up a mixed methods research study for social work practice.
• Outline the history of mixed methods research ethics and the responsible conduct of research.
• Describe the origins and purpose of mixed methods research.
• Describe the importance of theory in conducting responsible mixed methods research.
• Describe the implications for how the research we conduct with underserved and underrepresented groups influences what we learn from these groups.
• Identify under what conditions someone should consider conducting a mixed methods study.
• Describe the language and notation used in mixed methods research
• Outline the procedures involved with choosing a mixed methods design.
• Describe the challenges that may occur when choosing a mixed methods design.
• Identify under what conditions quantitative and qualitative data should be collected.
• Describe the conceptualization and operationalization of quantitative and qualitative research.
• Describe measurement and sampling in quantitative and qualitative research studies.
• Determine which descriptive and inferential analytic strategies should be used to analyze quantitative data and which inductive reasoning needs to be used to analyze qualitative data.
• Describe ways to analyze qualitative data for mixed methods research projects
• Describe ways to analyze quantitative data for mixed methods research projects
• Describe the various ways the quantitative and qualitative data from mixed methods projects can be integrated to address a phenomenon.
• Identify mixed methods projects in social work that can be interpreted to address a phenomenon.
• Describe ways to disseminate qualitative data in mixed methods research
• Describe ways to disseminate quantitative data in mixed methods research
• Demonstrate successful writing strategies for mixed methods data in various settings. Identify ways to visually display mixed methods data in various settings.

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Clinical Research Coordinator

How to apply.

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The laboratories of Dr. Deanna Gates and Dr. David Lipps in the School of Kinesiology seek to hire a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to work on externally funded projects. These labs use quantitative and qualitative methods to assess movements in individuals with amputation and those with breast cancer. The successful candidate will be reliable, conscientious, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. This person will also possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to working with individuals with impairments. 

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities*

Research tasks (75%) include:

• Acting as study coordinator for active projects, including identifying participants, determining eligibility, consenting, and scheduling 
• Preparing study materials, including recruitment materials and online surveys, for data collection
• Overseeing data processing and management in software such as RedCap and Qualtrics
• Conduct biomechanics research under the direction of the PIs
• Managing training of undergraduate research assistants
• Assisting in data analysis
• Supporting collaborations with outside researchers

Administrative tasks (25%) include:

• Assisting with IRB applications, including IRB maintenance tasks (e.g, continuing reviews, data and safety monitoring submissions)
• Managing purchasing of lab supplies, coordinating purchases with research administrator and other administrative staff as needed
• Managing maintenance of lab equipment, coordinating with support staff as needed to fix equipment issues

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience with clinical data management
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of basic MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) applications
• Ability to remain stationary at a computer for up to 4 hours at a time to collect, process, or review data.
• Ability to move laboratory equipment up to 20lbs
• Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school's Core Values

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's degree in Kinesiology, Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 1+ year of experience in a research lab setting
• Experience with writing and maintain IRB protocols and conducting human subjects research
• Experience with coding and data processing with Matlab, R, or similar programming language and motion capture software packages
• Experience with electronic medical record systems (Epic)

Additional Information

This is a full-time term-limited position for one-year with the possibility of a second year dependent on performance and availability of funding.  An offer may be extended outside the general salary range shared in this posting based on equity, experience, knowledge, and skills for this role. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor understanding and transparency throughout the recruiting process.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

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Anna Pomper (MPP '24) receives 2024 Spectrum Center award

Ford School graduate student Anna Verduin Pomper (MPP '24) was among four graduating University of Michigan students and a student organization recognized by the Spectrum Center for their outstanding contributions to campus. Pomper received the Excellence in Student Leadership Award, given to a member of the graduating Lavender Class or student organization whose work throughout the year has made a lasting and significant change in the LGBTQ community at the University of Michigan.

Pomper “approaches community-building through fun, and sees fun and joyful engagement as a central aspect to processing our experiences as queer individuals,” noted one nominator. “She has truly transformed the atmosphere for LGBTQIA+ students through her leadership, kindness and passion,” said another. Pomper has helped lead student organization Out in Public as its social chair, spearheading a variety of social events, a Pride in September school climate initiative, community book shelves, and engagement outside the school. She is graduating this May with a Master of Public Policy from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

Other awardees include Dr. Oluwami (Wami) Dosunmu-Ogunbi, Joseph Pearson-Green, Atticus Jean-Josephine Spice and LGBTQ+ Nursing. 

All five outstanding recipients were honored at Spectrum Center's annual Lavender Graduation , a year-end celebration of LGBTQIA2S+ graduates that originated at U-M in 1995 and is now held at schools across the United States. This year, Michigan's Lavender Graduation was co-sponsored by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs , Rackham Graduate School , and Michigan Engineering's Office of Culture, Community, and Equity .

Read the full story , originally written by Nick Pfost and published by the Spectrum Center here .

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