Qualitative Research Methods 1

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Understand theoretical concepts in qualitative research and be able to recognise their relevance to your own research and that of others in the Social Sciences and in particular, within the field of Gerontology.
• Apply written communication skills through the interpretation of qualitative analyses and the preparation of assessed coursework.
• Demonstrate an awareness of important aspects of conducting qualitative research, such as ethical considerations, risk in research contexts and quality in research outcomes.
• Demonstrate the principles of the organisation, manipulation and interpretation of qualitative data.
• Apply skills in using qualitative analysis software.

The module will include: an introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of qualitative research; research ethics; content analysis; qualitative interviewing; thematic analysis; data analysis using CAQDAS (NVivo); writing up and presenting qualitative findings.

Delivery will be nine weekly in-person sessions of two-hours each, commencing in week 1 of Semester 2. The format will include lectures, seminars, and a computer workshop.

Learning activities include:

Lectures and independent study. Using NVivo software to analyse qualitative interview data.

Module resources such as audio-recording of lectures will be available on Blackboard, including PowerPoint lecture slides, videos, readings, trigger questions, assignment details, references, online resources and module updates.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.