1. Describe how and why the goals and techniques of qualitative research methods differ from those of experimental methods, as well as how they are similar.
2. Explain what elements the different methods of qualitative research have in common.
3. Define direct and participant observation, and describe situations in which either might be used.
4. Recognize the various types of questions that can be used during an interview, and understand why each might or might not be used.
5. Define case studies, ethnographic studies, and historical research studies, describe how each is used in qualitative research, and recognize examples of each.
6. Explain the four major functions of a focus group.
7. Define archival records, documents, and physical artifacts, explain the differences among them, and explain how each can be used in conducting qualitative research.
8. Define focus group and interview methods of gathering qualitative data, understand the strengths and weaknesses of each, and be able to identify research questions for which each method might be appropriate.
9. Describe how historical research is conducted, explain the difference between primary and secondary sources of historical data, and understand why accuracy and authenticity are concerns when using these sources.

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