Foundations of Qualitative Research
Date:
04/02/2026
Organised by:
Social Research Association
Presenter:
Dr Karen Lumsden
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Patricia Cornell
training@the-sra.org.uk
Venue: Online
Description:
This live online course provides participants with an introduction to the key principles and benefits of qualitative research. (Foundation level) This includes the main methods and techniques employed in qualitative studies such as interviews, focus groups and observations. It outlines how to design an effective qualitative research question, how to design research instruments, how to sample and recruit participants, data analysis, and related ethical considerations. It also considers how to assess a qualitative research project’s quality and rigour.
Cost:
£190 for SRA members, £245 for non-members
Website and registration:
Region:
International
Keywords:
Frameworks for Research and Research Designs, Data Collection, Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
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