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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Posted Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:01:09 This message was forwarded through MEDSOCNEWS. If you wish to make an announcement or publicise an event then please send the text to: [log in to unmask] You can follow us on twitter @MedSocNews +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **Apologies for any cross-posting** Qualitative research methods Workshop Interrogating qualitative data Professor Rosaline Barbour Thursday 29th January - Friday 30th January 2015 The Open University Milton Keynes This is an intensive 2-day workshop that looks at identifying and interrogating patterning and using theory in qualitative data analysis. Following on from 'Getting the most out of focus groups', this workshop explores the rich but potentially daunting amounts of data that can be generated by research. It aims to guide novice qualitative researchers through the sometimes confusing array of advice, approaches and choices that are offered, seeking to de-mystify the process by allowing participants to engage in hands-on exercises which illustrate the process of interrogating data and developing and refining explanations. Day 1: Identifying and interrogating patterning The first day introduces the principles underpinning qualitative data analysis and outlines the similarities and differences involved in the range of approaches to analysing qualitative data that characterize the main qualitative traditions. Taking thematic coding as its starting point the workshop will equip participants to step beyond coding of data to develop and refine explanatory frameworks. It emphasises the importance of interrogating patterning in data and seeking to explain similarities and differences identified. Participants will have access to condensed dataset derived from an interview study of couples' experiences of sub-fertility. Small group work will provide an opportunity to further develop and refine a provisional coding frame and to carry out a 'frames and grids' exercise to identify and interrogate patterning, drawing on pre-coded data excerpts. Day 2: Using theory in qualitative data analysis Picking up from here day 2 concentrates on harnessing theory in qualitative data analysis. It will examine some of the common pitfalls and challenges associated with attempts to utilize theory to inform data analysis. Whilst acknowledging the central role played by specific disciplinary concerns and theoretical persuasions, it will provide some overarching hints and analytical tools that can be employed to address a wider range of theoretical frameworks. It will provide concrete experience of the use of theoretical frameworks to interrogate data and the use of data to interrogate and refine theories. Participants will interrogate a selection of pre-coded data excerpts from an interview study of couples' experiences of sub-fertility (the same study showcased on day 1, but using a wider selection of data excerpts). They will gain experience in applying the 'constant comparative method' in using data to interrogate and refine the theoretical framework of 'biographical disruption', drawing on a number of published papers which utilize and critique this framework. Registration is now OPEN! To register and book your place for this two day workshop please visit our Website<http://www.open.ac.uk/health-and-social-care/main/research/research-events/research-methods-workshops/interrogating-qualitative-data> If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact the events team at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or on +44 (0)1908 332530. You can follow Professor Barbour on Twitter @barbour_rose -- The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC 000391), an exempt charity in England & Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (SC 038302). The Open University is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. ********************************************************************** 1. For general enquires or problems with the list or to CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS send a message to: [log in to unmask] 2. To suspend yourself from the list, whilst on leave, for example, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the following message: set medsocnews nomail 3. To resume email from the list, send the following message: set medsocnews mail 4. To leave MedSocNews, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message (leave the subject line blank and do not include a signature): leave medsocnews 5. To join or subscribe to MedSocNews, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message (leave the subject line blank and do not include a signature): SUBSCRIBE medsocnews firstname lastname 6. Further information about the medsocnews discussion list (including list archive and how to subscribe to or leave the list) can be found at the list web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medsocnews.html **********************************************************************