PUBH6210
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Introduces students to qualitative research and methods for qualitative data collection, analysis and interpretation, with a focus on health research. The course develops students' skills in qualitative research design, appraising qualitative research and conducting interpretive analysis.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify key features of qualitative research (M1)
2. Describe the philosophical and theoretical foundations of some of the major approaches to qualitative research (M1, M2)
3. Distinguish appropriate contexts and questions for qualitative research in health (M2)
4. Demonstrate critical reflection using examples of qualitative / health research (M2, M3)
5. Differentiate issues of rigour in qualitative research (M3)
6. Analyse appropriate methods for qualitative data collection and analysis (M4)
7. Judge how to construct and write up qualitative research (M5)
8. Critique reports of qualitative research (M1 - M6)
Content
The subject is written as distance learning modules with regular micro-lectures and on-line discussion opportunities. The course content ranges from introducing the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative research, to comparing some commonly applied methodological approaches, to options for analysing and presenting qualitative data.
Along the way, the course covers issues such as:
- The strengths and limitations of various means of data collection;
- The ethical implications of qualitative research;
- The trustworthiness of qualitative research findings;
- Appraising qualitative research; and
- Writing up qualitative work.
Assessment items
Quiz: Assessment 1 General Quiz
Written Assignment: Assessment 2 Critical Reflection
Written Assignment: Assessment 3 Issues of Rigor
Written Assignment: Assessment 4 Methods of Qualitative Interview Review
Written Assignment: Assessment 5 Reporting Qualitative Research
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-2
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- PUBH6210 - Semester 2, 2023 (All) (PDF, 214.7 KB)
- PUBH6210 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 191.5 KB)
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