HAR6531: Qualitative Research Design and Analysis

The Qualitative Research Design and Analysis module is led by Richard Cooper. It runs in the Spring semester and is worth 15 credits.

  


Overview

The Qualitative Research Design and Analysis module is led by Richard Cooper. It runs in the Spring semester and is worth 15 credits.

It is one of the modules on:

This module is available as a CPD option
This module is available as a DDP module


Introduction

On completing the module students will be expected to be able to:

  • Understand qualitative research approaches, methods and forms of analysis which are relevant to health services research and technology assessment
  • Be able to plan and undertake a simple analysis of student-generated qualitative data
  • Critically appraise the methods and results of qualitative research in health services research


Objectives

This module aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to key terms and concepts that underpin qualitative research design and analysis, with particular reference to the discipline of health services research and public health.


Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, a successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • A systematic understanding of the most widely used approaches to qualitative data collections
  • A systematic understanding and critical awareness of key issues around validity, reliability and sampling in qualitative research
  • A systematic understanding and critical awareness of ethical issues and reflexivity as applied to qualitative research
  • A systematic understanding and critical awareness of how qualitative research is written up in practice


Teaching methods

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Problem-solving/example classes/group exercises
  • Fieldwork

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