A Comparison of Qualitative Methods
This session will compare and contrast the aims, data collection preferences, analytic style, limitations and appropriate usage of four different qualitative methods - grounded theory, thematic analysis, interpretative phenomenological analysis and narrative analysis – in order to identify the types of research questions to which each method is best suited. The possibility of conducting by-person or case analyses using qualitative data will also be considered.
Aimed at
Doctoral researchersPre-requisites
None
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Key learning outcomes
- Have an understanding of many key ideas and concepts associated with qualitative research
- Be able to compare and contrast the main aims and analytic styles of four different qualitative methods - grounded theory; thematic analysis; interpretative phenomenological analysis; and narrative analysis
- Be familiar with the different emphases, potential usage, and research questions that might be dealt with by the four qualitative methods
- Have an appreciation of both by-theme and by-person forms of qualitative analysis
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