NS5352 - Qualitative Research in Healthcare
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
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This subject will focus on the foundational principles relating to qualitative research design and the strengths and weaknesses of different qualitative methodologies. This subject will focus on a range of methods and techniques including field studies, in depth interviewing, and case studies and will also consider ethics and rigor related to qualitative research. Each element of research design will be covered, from recognising research paradigms and sampling strategies through to analysis of qualitative data. As part of this subject, students will learn how to design and plan qualitative research as sources of evidence in healthcare.
Learning Outcomes
- Summarise findings of qualitative data analysis to generate original knowledge;
- Appraise various qualitative research paradigms and explain how they impact on the design and conduct of qualitative research;
- Devise research questions suitable for qualitative research;
- Synthesise and analyse primary data collected from qualitative research.
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| , Study Period 82 | |
| Census Date 21-Mar-2019 | |
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| Method of Delivery: | Online - JCU |
| Assessment: | assignments (60%); online quiz (40%). |
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| Census Date 07-Nov-2019 | |
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| Method of Delivery: | Online - JCU |
| Assessment: | assignments (60%); online quiz (40%). |
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