DEMO8020 Qualitative Research Analysis

Offered By	Australian Demographic & Social Research Institute
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Demography
Offered in	Winter Session, 2010, Autumn Session, 2011, Second Semester, 2011, and Winter Session, 2011
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course equips participants with the necessary skills to analyse and interpret qualitative data to answer research and policy questions. Building on the skills developed in DEMO8061 Social Research Design, students will learn how to use in-text analysis software, how to interpret and discuss the results of their data analysis, and the process of writing and publishing qualitative research. The course will provide students with the skills necessary to undertake a range of different types of qualitative data analysis.
Learning Outcomes	At the end of the course students will be: Familiar with the strengths of qualitative research Familiar with the practical processes required in progressing from data collection to data analysis Able to analyse transcribed in-depth interviews and a range of other qualitative data using textual analysis software Able to discuss and write up the findings from qualitative analysis
Indicative Assessment	Class participation (10%), Analysis folio of 500 words (45%), Final paper of 3000-4000 words (45%)
Workload	Teaching is provided through lectures, tutorials and computer training sessions.
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest	Population Studies, Social Research, and Statistics
Requisite Statement	DEMO8061 Social Research Design or relevant experience with qualitative data
Corequisites
Consent Required	Students not enrolled in the Master of Social Research or the Graduate Certificate in Social Research require permission of the Masters Coordinator, Dr Robert Ackland, to enrol in this course. Please email him on adsri.study@anu.edu.au
Programs	Graduate Certificate in Demography, Graduate Certificate in Social Research, and Master of Social Research
Other Information	This course can be selected as one of two DEMO methods courses that students undertaking the "Social Research Methods" stream of the Master of Social Research are required to take.

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