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This course provides a sound introduction to qualitative health research. You will consider the relevance and value of qualitative methodologies which respond to current health agendas. The course introduces planning to conduct relevant research and a range of methods to generate, handle and analyse qualitative data. You will gain insight into issues of rigour, quality and ethics, and understand the importance of engaging with relevant audiences.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This is an on-campus course and you will, also, have access to a range of electronic resources to support your learning. The course is delivered by a range of experienced researches, and you will gain insight into the practicalities of undertaking qualitative research design via a range of on-campus teaching sessions and pre-recorded electronic resources, and reading materials.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Identify and reflect on examples of qualitative health research that have potential implications for research design, policy and/or practice. |
| Conceptual | Create | Apply knowledge of concepts and principles in the planning of a piece of qualitative research. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Reflect on and develop appropriate responses to ethical, contextual and logistical issues encountered in qualitative health research. |
| Factual | Understand | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the main concepts and principles in qualitative health research. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Reflect on and develop appropriate responses to ethical, contextual and logistical issues encountered in qualitative health research. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the appropriateness and justify the selection of, different approaches within qualitative research. |
| Procedural | Apply | Apply knowledge, skills and taught techniques in the coding and analysis of qualitative data. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the appropriateness and justify the selection of, different approaches within qualitative research. |
| Factual | Understand | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the main concepts and principles in qualitative health research. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Reflect on and develop appropriate responses to ethical, contextual and logistical issues encountered in qualitative health research. |
| Procedural | Apply | Apply knowledge, skills and taught techniques in the coding and analysis of qualitative data. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Identify and reflect on examples of qualitative health research that have potential implications for research design, policy and/or practice. |
| Conceptual | Create | Apply knowledge of concepts and principles in the planning of a piece of qualitative research. |
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