Understanding qualitative research methods and knowing how to interpret findings and conclusions from qualitative research is fundamental to being able to critique an evidence base. This module teaches you the underpinnings of qualitative research methods that are used in health research. You will develop the skills needed to critically appraise research when considering the results reported by others.
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
Philosophical underpinnings of qualitative research
Data collection methods
The impact of qualitative research in Public Health
Data management and analytic approaches
Critical appraisal and evaluation
A variety of methods will be used including lectures that may include synchronous live sessions and/or asynchronous non-live sessions, active participatory methods, presentations by health researchers, e-learning/interactive tools for learning and self-assessment, guided reading, group study and individual study.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 15 |
| Independent Study | 60 |
| Total study time | 75 |
Catherine Pope; Nicholas Mays (2020). Qualitative Research in Health Care. Newark: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written critical appraisal | 100% |