SRA Training

Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis
Summary:	Qualitative data analysis is a conceptually challenging but rewarding part of the qualitative research process. This highly practical and interactive course will introduce participants to some of the key principles involved, provide a road map of the main stages in the analytical process, and provide opportunities for participants to practise the art of analysis themselves.
Objectives:	By the end of the workshop, delegates will: be familiar with key principles of good analytical practice understand the objectives and procedures used in different analytical approaches have both theoretical and practical knowledge of the key stages of data management and generation of findings discover for themselves what rigorous and transparent analysis involves
Topics:	Content includes: an overview of different approaches to qualitative data analysis the difference between quasi qualitative, thematic and structural approaches manual and computer assisted approaches key stages of data management, including the generation, revision and application of a thematic framework / set of codes data reduction descriptive analysis explanation generalisation
Who will benefit?	Researchers and those with responsibility for commissioning and evaluating social research projects
Learning outcomes:	Participants will gain a good understanding of different stages in qualitative data analysis, and will have practised · devising, refining and applying a thematic framework to samples of qualitative data· conducting some descriptive and explanatory an analysis.
Course tutor:	Liz Spencer is a Sociologist who has specialised in qualitative methods since 1973. She has held research posts at a number of British universities, and been a Research Director in the Qualitative Research Unit at the National Centre for Social Research. Together with Jane Ritchie, she helped develop Framework, a matrix-based approach to the synthesis and display of qualitative data. Her methodological interests include the philosophy of social research and the analysis and reporting of qualitative data. Her substantive research interests include health, housing, immigration, and social inclusion, and she regularly teaches short courses in the academic and applied policy field. Her publications on qualitative methods include chapters in Qualitative research Practice and a report for the Cabinet Office on judging the quality of qualitative research and evaluation.
Date & Location:	5th February 2009 Cost: £190 (non members) £130 (members) Location: London
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