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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Description The purpose of this module is for participants to acquire a detailed and critical understanding of the range of qualitative research and analytical methods. It will also develop the competence and confidence to conduct primary research at doctoral level employing qualitative methods, singly or in combination and to analyse the resulting data. In addition, the course will require participants to develop the reflexive skills to both evaluate and support the quality and strength of their findings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss the origins and scope of the principal qualitative methods used in humanities and business research 2. Assess the suitability of individual qualitative methods for specific research foci 3. Execute a substantial piece of primary research utilising qualitative methods, singly or in combination. 4. Analyse a body of qualitative data using one or more qualitative analytical approaches 5. Assess the quality of qualitative findings using appropriate research evaluation criteria. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities In-depth personal interviewsFocus groups: recruitment, management and analysis considerationsEthnographyIntrospection, photo-elicitationContent AnalysisOn-line modes of qualitative researchDiscourse AnalysisTriangulationGrounded TheoryCriteriology and qualitative findingsQualitative research on sensitive topics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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