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PS5104   Qualitative Data Analysis: Flexible Designs

Academic year(s): 2015-2016

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: TBC

This distance-learning module is one of six in the postgraduate Diploma programme Adults with Learning Disabilities who have Significant and Complex Needs. It introduces students to the core skills necessary for research in the field of Intellectual Disability, including the following: Unit 1: Background to qualitative research Unit 2: Grounded theory studies Unit 3: Case study methods Unit 4: Ethnographic studies Unit 5: Analysing qualitative data Unit 6: What to avoid in reporting qualitative research The module is appropriate for professionally qualified staff who wish to develop research skills with a view to improving their professional practice. The core text for this module is Robson, C. (2002) Real World Research: A resource for social scientists and practitioner-researchers: 2nd edition. Oxford: Blackwell.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

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As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC