Foundations of Qualitative Research
Date:
30/06/2026
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 one-day foundation course provides participants with an introduction to the key principles and benefits of qualitative research. 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. It will equip participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to begin their own qualitative investigations.
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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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