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From: Qualitative Research [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kaisa Puustinen
Sent: 03 February 2014 12:44
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Subject: Course: Methods for Research Synthesis, 3-4 April 2014, Birmingham
List members may be interested in the following training course organised by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM):
Course: Methods for Research Synthesis - Meta Analysis, Thematic Synthesis and Meta Ethnography Course leader: Professor James Thomas, Institute of Education Dates and place: 3-4 April 2014, University of Birmingham
Fees: £60 for all UK registered postgraduate students; £120 for staff at UK academic institutions, RCUK funded researchers, public sector staff and staff at registered charity organisations; £440 for all other participants.
Further info and booking: http://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=4716
Description: As well as the established method of statistical meta-analysis, there are many possible ways of combining the results of studies in a systematic review, in what has become known as a synthesis (e.g. meta-ethnography, thematic synthesis, critical interpretive synthesis).
Focusing on the complexity that is inherent in any social context, this course will explore the theory and practice of the synthesis of social research. Since decision-makers ask questions that can be answered by many different types of research, we will explore the role of the research question in driving the selection of the synthesis method. We will emphasise the importance of checking that the synthesis method and the evidence included in the review are fit for the purpose of addressing the question, by exploring issues such as the critical appraisal of the primary studies and the robustness of the synthesis findings. We will cover a range of synthesis types, concentrating on meta-analysis to answer "what works?" questions, and meta ethnography and thematic synthesis to answer questions concerning people's experiences and perceptions. The course will include activities throughout.
For further information and to book please go to http://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=4716
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Kaisa Puustinen
Communications Manager
ESRC National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) University of Southampton
Web: http://www.ncrm.ac.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCRMUK
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