| CODE | CLS3102 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Applied Qualitative Research Techniques | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for Labour Studies | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This unit focuses on the analysis of qualitative research which is a fundamental step in the research process. A special focus is placed on Thematic Analysis and Grounded Theory. Students are introduced to Computer Aided Qualitative Data Analysis (CAQDAS) like NVivo. The principles of writing and presenting qualitative research are also included in this unit. Study-unit Aims Data analysis is a fundamental aspect of qualitative research. This unit imparts students with in-depth knowledge of various analysis techniques including computer aided qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - distinguish among different qualitative research designs; - identify the strengths and limitations of qualitative data; - decide how to categorise qualitative data in meaningful clusters; - compare and contract results derived from qualitative data with secondary data. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Gather data which lends itself to qualitative research analysis; - Select the most appropriate technique for analysing qualitative data; - Code and analyse qualitative data (transcripts, audio, video etc); - Identify and use software to analyse qualitative data; - Write up the research results. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings Main Text: - Bryman, A. (2008). Social Research Methods. Oxford University Press. - Miles, A. & Huberman, M. (1994) Qualitative Data Analysis. Thousand Oaks : Sage Publication. Supplementary readings: - NVivo workbook set - Available online from QSR International. - Braun, V. & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology. Vol.3. No 2, pg. 77-101. UK: Edward Arnold Publishers. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Tutorial and Practical | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Anna Borg |
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