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Postgraduate Course: Qualitative information and analysis for service improvement (ISSH11007)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Health in Social Science CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe course aims to provide students with the necessary critical understanding and skills relating to collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of qualitative data to understand and manage change in service delivery processes.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course students will be able to


Demonstrate a critical understanding of the range of epistemological positions underpinning qualitative research (including how these differ from quantitative approaches) and how they inform decisions regarding design and methodology.
-Demonstrate a critical understanding of the issues involved in generating and analysing qualitative data to inform short term quality improvement cycles.

Analytical skills
-Identify research questions to address specific service issues
-Design qualitative research and evaluation strategies to address questions
-Collect data using a range of qualitative research methods
-Collate, organise and analyse qualitative data
-Reflect critically on the ways in which the findings are shaped by the methods and approaches used
-Demonstrate understanding of the ethical and political issues arising when carrying out research for service improvement.

Practical skills
-Code qualitative data using, paper based methods, NVIVO or other qualitative analysis software.
-Presentation of qualitative information to inform a service process
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/health/issh/studying/cpd/courses/qualitative-information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Additional Class Delivery Information Three lectures - Wednesdays from 10:00 until 16:00
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Marisa De Andrade
Tel: (0131 6)51 5554
Email: marisa.deandrade@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Sue Larsen
Tel: (0131 6)51 6671
Email: Sue.Larsen@ed.ac.uk
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