MCR701 module details (masters level)
This module will introduce you to qualitative data theory, gathering and analysis through a series of interactive tasks and workshops.
Topics include the epistemological, philosophical and theoretical foundations of different qualitative methodologies; appropriateness of specific qualitative methods to address research questions; data collection skills including observational analysis, topic guide development and facilitation techniques, conducting interviews and focus groups methods; analysis techniques and approaches including coding and categorizing and reflexivity, ethnographical, discourse and conversational analysis, narrative enquiry and grounded theory and the use of data analysis software (e.g. NVivo).
Taught and practical sessions will be based around real-world Faculty of Health research data produced by the research teams at the University. Practical sessions involve qualitative data collection techniques with fellow students within taught sessions.