Qualitative data analysis (with a focus on thematic analysis)
Date:
09/09/2021
Organised by:
The Qualitative Researcher
Presenter:
Dr Karen Lumsden
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Dr Karen Lumsden
qualitative.researcher18@gmail.com
Venue: Online
Description:
This live online course which takes place via Zoom introduces you to qualitative data analysis and provides you with hands-on skills on how to manually conduct thematic analysis.
Thematic analysis is useful for revealing patterns and themes in your work and for gaining detailed understanding of social phenomena and individual experiences, perceptions and behaviours. However, it is often seen as a mysterious and complex stage of the research process. Qualitative researchers can be criticised for not always making their techniques of analysis transparent when they write up their research findings. There are also challenges in terms of how researchers conduct analysis and the steps that they need to follow. This course provides you with skills on how to manually conduct thematic analysis. While providing a brief overview of different analytical approaches, the focus of the day will be on thematic analysis. Through a practical exercise in which we analyse qualitative interview data, you will gain experience of conducting your own thematic analysis. We cover:
- How qualitative data analysis differs from quantitative analysis
- The principles and types of qualitative analysis
- What is thematic analysis? Principles and examples
- Organising your data, i.e. conceptualising, coding and categorising
- Practical activity: conducting a thematic analysis
- Ensuring rigour and reflexivity in your analysis
Cost:
£97.61 (PhD students, part time, unwaged) / £119.17 (full time, waged)
Website and registration:
Region:
International
Keywords:
Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Thematic Analysis
Related publications and presentations:
Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Thematic Analysis