phe5qmh qual methods in hlth res
QUALITATIVE METHODS IN HEALTH RESEARCH
PHE5QMH
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to qualitative methods and the opportunities for applying these in the health field. An overview of the research being conducted in health is used to identify the real and potential role of qualitative methods such as ethnography, interview methods, unobtrusive methods, online research and arts-based methods. Processes of qualitative methods are covered, including identifying a research problem, thinking about methodological framework, sampling and rigour, collecting data, analysing data, and writing up a thesis. Although there are two enrolment methods, all students have access to the same teaching resources, which will be made available via the LMS. Face to face sessions will be Echo recorded and there are also a number of recorded resources available for perusal. Online students are more than welcome to attend any face to face session if they choose during weeks 26-27. In addition, there are three collaborate sessions for online students in the following three weeks after the block mode (weeks 28-30).
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Higgs
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches (2nd Ed). | Prescribed | Creswell, J. (2007). | SAGE, THOUSAND OAKS |
Readings | Qualitative research methods, 4th edn | Prescribed | Liamputtong, P | MELBOURNE OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Readings | Qualitative research: The essential guide to theory and practice. | Preliminary | Savin-Baden, M., & Major, C. H. (2013). | ROUTLEDGE, NEW YORK |
Readings | The Sage Handbook of qualitative research | Preliminary | Denzin, N K and Lincoln, Y S | SAGE, LONDON |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss how qualitative health research can address problems, issues and questions
- Activities:
- Series of topic specific seminars. Individual and group work exercises
02. Explain the scope of a range of qualitative research methods for different research questions
- Activities:
- Series of topic specific seminars. Individual and group work exercises
03. Identify the main data-collection methods used in qualitative research and explain their advantages and limitations
- Activities:
- Series of topic specific seminars. Individual and group work exercises
04. Design and implement a qualitative research project using theoretical frameworks, analytical approaches and regard for ethical issues
- Activities:
- Series of topic specific seminars. Individual and group work exercises
05. Critically assess evidence to offer answers to research questions
- Activities:
- Series of topic specific seminars. Individual and group work exercises
06. Appraise study conclusions from evidence reported by other studies to address similar research questions
- Activities:
- Series of topic specific seminars. Individual and group work exercises
Subject options
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City Campus, 2017, Week 26-27, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Higgs
Class requirements
Lecture/PracticalWeek: 26 - 27
Five 5.0 hours lecture/practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 27 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Provisional schedule 0930-1230 each day
Schedule may be varied to meet the collective expressed needs and preferences of the enrolled students
Franklin Street Campus
Sessions to be Echo recorded"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
4500-word (major) written assignment | 70 | 04, 06, 05, 03, 02, 01 | |
1500 word (minor) written assignment following online group discussion | 30 | 05, 06, 04, 03, 02, 01 |
Online, 2017, Week 26-30, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Higgs
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 26 - 29
Nine 3.0 hours block mode other recurrence from week 26 to week 29 and delivered via online.
"Self paced use of online resources and access to face to face Echo recordings equivalent of 2 one-hour lectures per week."
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 28 - 30
Three 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per week from week 28 to week 30 and delivered via online.
"Weekly forum at set time to discuss issues arising from use of the online recorded material"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
4500-word (major) written assignment | 70 | 04, 06, 05, 03, 02, 01 | |
1500 word (minor) written assignment following online group discussion | 30 | 05, 06, 04, 03, 02, 01 |