Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis

This one day course is designed to equip participants with a clear understanding of the principles and practice of high quality, rigorous descriptive qualitative data analysis, with a focus on the ‘Framework’ approach to qualitative data management, developed at the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen). The course will be delivered through a mixture of taught sessions and practical exercises. 

By the end of the workshop, participants will: 

•    be able to describe the key stages in the analytical process in qualitative research 

•    be able to describe and use the ‘Framework’ approach to data management 

•    be able to describe the key stages in the descriptive analytical process in qualitative research

 •    have gained experience of interpreting qualitative data 

The course will cover: 

•    The key stages and objectives of the analytical process in qualitative research 

•    The qualitative analytical hierarchy 

•    Using ‘Framework’ for data management 

•    Developing the conceptual framework for analysis 

•    Descriptive analysis of qualitative data 

Who will benefit 

This course will be useful to you, if you: 

•    are a qualitative researcher who wants to learn new skills in qualitative data analysis or to broaden and refresh your existing skills 

•    are experienced in other aspects of qualitative research but are new to the analysis of qualitative data 

•    commission or manage qualitative research in central or local government, health or other applied policy sectors and need to understand the qualitative analysis process