An Overview Of Qualitative Data Collection And Analysis New
With such a large variety of qualitative research methods to choose from, creating a research design can be confusing and difficult without a sufficiently informed overview. This module aims to provide an overview by introducing qualitative data collection and analysis methods commonly used in social science research. The module provides a foundation for other SSRMP qualitative methods modules such as ethnography, discourse analysis, interviews, or diary research. Knowing what is ‘out there’ will help a researcher purposefully select further modules to study on, provide readings to deepen knowledge on specific methods, and will facilitate a more informed research design that contributes to successful empirical research.
- University Students from Tier 1 Departments
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here
No prior knowledge is required.
Number of sessions: 4
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue 15 Oct 2019 11:00 - 13:00 | 11:00 - 13:00 | Sidgwick Site, Lecture Block Room 1 | map | Elisabeth Sandler |
| 2 | Tue 22 Oct 2019 11:00 - 13:00 | 11:00 - 13:00 | Sidgwick Site, Lecture Block Room 1 | map | Elisabeth Sandler |
| 3 | Tue 29 Oct 2019 11:00 - 13:00 | 11:00 - 13:00 | Sidgwick Site, Lecture Block Room 1 | map | Elisabeth Sandler |
| 4 | Tue 5 Nov 2019 11:00 - 13:00 | 11:00 - 13:00 | Sidgwick Site, Lecture Block Room 1 | map | Elisabeth Sandler |
- Session 1: qualitative interviews
- Session 2: participant observation and solicited diaries
- Session 3: different forms of qualitative data analysis
- Session 4: a juxtaposition of all addressed methods: benefits, challenges and combining methods
- To provide students with an overview of different qualitative methods commonly used in social science research and consider how they fit within a research design
- To critically examine a number of different qualitative methods for data collection and analysis
- To encourage students to give careful and thoughtful consideration of the best method/s for their own research
An optional assessment consisting of open-ended questions will be available at the end of the module. The assessment is not compulsory.
- Bryman, A. (2016) Social Research Methods. 5th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Creswell, J. (2013) Qualitative Inquiry & Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches. 3rd ed. Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore, Washington DC: SAGE Publications, Inc.
- Gibbs, G. R. (2018) Analyzing Qualitative Data. Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore, Washington DC, Melbourne: SAGE Publications.
- Grbich, C. (2013) Qualitative Data Analysis: An Introduction. 2nd ed. Los Angeles, London, New Delhi,
Singapore, Washington DC: SAGE Publications Ltd.
- Saldaña, J. (2016) The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers. 3rd ed. London, Thousand Oaks, New Delhi, Singapore: SAGE Publications, Inc.
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