Analysis of Qualitative Data

Description:

 

Have you ever felt daunted by a volume of data? Then help is at hand: this course is designed to help participants get started on analysing their qualitative material. It provides a map of different approaches but then focuses on Thematic Analysis, a cross-sectional substantive (rather than structural) method. Talks and practical workshops will take participants through the process of data management and initial interpretation. Some experience of qualitative research, or attendance on other qualitative courses, is vital. The day is appropriate for those whose data are in the form of semi-structured or in-depth interviews, focus groups or field notes, but is not geared towards the analysis of open-ended responses to questionnaire items.   Topics   During the course we will cover:  

• alternative approaches to analysis
• key stages in the analytical process
• the contribution of computer assisted analysis software
• data management:

1. constructing a thematic or analytic framework
2. labelling or coding the data
3. sorting according to themes

• interpretation - identifying key dimensions, meanings, attitudes, behaviours.

 

Cost:

£195 for SRA members; £260 for non0members

Website and registration:

www.the-sra.org.uk/training

Region:

Scotland

Keywords:

Thematic Analysis, Qualitative Approaches (other)

Related publications and presentations:

Thematic Analysis
Qualitative Approaches (other)

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