ADVANCED QUALITATIVE METHODS IN HEALTH RESEARCH
PHE5AQR
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The aim of this subject is to provide you with advanced skills to independently apply relevant qualitative methods within the broad field of public health based on critical reflection. You will be provided with in-depth insights into selected qualitative research methods relevant for the field of study and thereby learn to understand, select, apply and critically reflect upon selected qualitative methods in relation to data collection, data analyses and data presentation at an advanced level. In order to reach the above aims you will acquire the following: Knowledge of data collection methods and how they relate to qualitative data analysis, different methods for qualitative data analysis and critical reflection about qualitative methods. Skills in applying relevant qualitative methods, conducting an advanced qualitative data analysis, critically assessing relationships between data collection, data analysis and data presentation.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Higgs
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesPHE5QMH
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Special conditionsOffered subject to sufficient enrollments
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Qualitative Analysis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorEzzy, D.
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherTaylor & Francis
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Qualitative Methods in Public Health : A Field Guide for Applied Field Guide for Applied
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorTolley et al.
Year2016
Edition/VolumeEdition 2
PublisherWiley & Sons
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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City Campus, 2021, LTU Term 5, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Higgs
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 42
Six 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 37 - 42
Six 2.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 42
Six 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One written piece - reporting of data (1,500-words) | N/A | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One commentary piece on the importance of the topic chosen for the thesis (2,000-words) | N/A | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
One field reflection (1,500-words) | N/A | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Higgs
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 42
Six 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One written piece - reporting of data (1,500-words) | N/A | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One commentary piece on the importance of the topic chosen for the thesis (2,000-words) | N/A | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
One field reflection (1,500-words) | N/A | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |