Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods

Description:

This course provides a broad introduction to carrying out qualitative research and how to apply qualitative methods to a range of contexts and study designs. We draw on the expertise within the University of Bristol. Course tutors have extensive experience of applied qualitative research including expertise in ethnography, optimising trial methods and recruitment, sensitive health topics, intervention development, and health care research.

This course aims to give an overview and introduction to the major qualitative research methods based in the social sciences as used in health services, public health and other health-related research.

This course is intended to give an overview and hands-on introduction to qualitative research methods, as used in the social sciences and health-related research. Methods introduced include individual interviews, focus groups and participant observation, as well as research design, ethical issues, data analysis, mixing qualitative and quantitative methods and writing up findings for publication.

Day 1 introduces qualitative research and interviewing techniques.

Day 2 covers study design (including qualitative sampling) and focus groups.

Day 3 focuses on ethnographic and observational methods.

Day 4 covers data analysis (including coding, thematic analysis and computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software).

Day 5 covers mixing and integrating methods and writing up research findings for publication. Students will also have the opportunity to plan a qualitative project of their choice through a structured workshop.

Cost:

£1,250

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Region:

South West

Keywords:

Quality in Qualitative Research, Qualitative Approaches (other), qualitative research

Related publications and presentations from our eprints archive:

Quality in Qualitative Research
Qualitative Approaches (other)

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