An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods

Date:

05/09/2016 - 07/09/2016

Organised by:

King's College London

Presenter:

Dr Vanessa Lawrence

Level:

Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)

Contact:

Vanessa Frederick
020 7848 5094
hspr-summerschools@kcl.ac.uk

Map:

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Venue:

Health Service and Population Research Department
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience
King's College London
De Crespigny Park
London

Description:

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Health Service and Population Research Department presents An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods Summer School 2016.

This three day course is intended to introduce participants to the basic principles and practices involved in undertaking qualitative research. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge to:

  • Understand the epistemological assumptions of qualitative research and key principles and practices of different theoretical perspectives, including Grounded Theory and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. 
  • Understand the purpose and application of qualitative methods of data collection including in-depth one to one interviews, group interviews, ethnographic approaches and their use in mixed methods studies.
  • Appreciate ethical issues surrounding the use of qualitative methods in health research. 
  • Understand and apply common skills and procedures that exist across qualitative methods of data analysis. 
  • Critically appraise qualitative research and understand how to install rigour in the research process

The course is relevant to researchers, mental health practitioners, services providers and users, and all those with an interest in understanding and applying qualitative research methods.

Cost:

****A number of discounts are available for a limited period. To be eligible for a discount, please apply before 8th August 2016. ****

Full Fee Participants: £600

• Students £300
• Students attending 2 or more HSPR course £270
• Low income country nationals (currently resident there) £150
• Low income country nationals (currently resident there) attending 2 or more HSPR courses £135
• Middle income country nationals (currently resident there) £300
• Middle income country nationals (currently resident there) attending 2 or more HSPR courses £270
• KCL students £150
• KCL students attending 2 or more HSPR courses £135

Website and registration:

Region:

Greater London

Keywords:

Frameworks for Research and Research Designs, Data Collection, Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis

Related publications and presentations:

Frameworks for Research and Research Designs
Data Collection
Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis

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