phe5qmh qualitative methods in health research
QUALITATIVE METHODS IN HEALTH RESEARCH
PHE5QMH
2019
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 a broad range of qualitative research methods. Processes of qualitative methods are covered, including identifying a research problem, thinking about methodological frameworks, sampling and rigour, collecting data, analysing data, and how to present your qualitative research findings for a thesis, report or academic manuscript.
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 | Research Methods in Health: Foundations for evidence-based practice (4th edition) | Recommended | Liamputtong, P. 2013 | Oxford University Press, 439 pages |
| Readings | Qualitative Research Methods: A data collector's field guide | Recommended | Mack et al., 2005 | FHI 360, North Carolina |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss how qualitative health research can address problems, issues and questions.
- Activities:
- Online learning activities, resources, readings, lectures, tutorials, and assessments
02. Explain the scope of a range of qualitative research methods for different research questions.
- Activities:
- Online learning activities, resources, readings, lectures, tutorials, and assessments
03. Identify the main data-collection methods used in qualitative research and explain their advantages and limitations.
- Activities:
- Online learning activities, resources, readings, lectures, tutorials, and assessments
04. Design 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
Subject options
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City Campus, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Higgs
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Commentary piece (1,500-words) | which outlines a #current# debate of relevance to your research proposal | 30 | 01, 02 |
| Written assignment - Outline the rationale and description of methods to be used (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Data collection and analysis plan (1,500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2019, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Higgs
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 2.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Commentary piece (1,500-words) | which outlines a #current# debate of relevance to your research proposal | 30 | 01, 02 |
| Written assignment - Outline the rationale and description of methods to be used (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Data collection and analysis plan (1,500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |