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Introduction to Analysing Qualitative Interviews

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This course introduces the principles and practice of qualitative interview data analysis, with emphasis on thematic analysis. Our expert tutors will support you to develop and practice your analysis skills using a combination of practical workshops, group discussions, and formal lectures.

This two-day course, delivered face-to-face in Oxford, introduces the principles and practice of qualitative interview data analysis, with emphasis on thematic analysis.

Over two days our approachable and research-active experts will show that analysis is achievable though an accessible step-by-step process, and will provide all data for you to work with. This process starts with organising data on day one, and finishes on the second day with finding a story that could translate to a research paper or thesis chapter. 

We aim to support those who are planning to undertake or manage qualitative research using in-depth or semi-structured interviews or those who have already collected qualitative interview data which they are unsure how to analyse. While it is aimed at the needs of health professionals, researchers, academics and postgraduate students, the skills developed here apply to many settings - so everyone is welcome, regardless of their research or professional background.

Content

The course will include:

  • Expert-led lectures focusing on the principles of qualitative data analysis, with emphasis on thematic analysis
  • Demonstrations, practical exercises, and small group work to develop participants’ skills in coding and categorising interview data and in interpreting and conceptualising data
  • Practical exercises to follow the analysis process from raw data, to conceptualising a research paper, or thesis chapter.
  • An overview of the role of qualitative data analysis software, using the example of NVivo 12
  • Practical exercises considering how to conduct and recognise good ‘quality’ qualitative analysis
  • An accessible overview of the role of theory in qualitative data analysis
  • Feedback sessions to support learning and understanding

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

  • Have an understanding of the principles of qualitative interview data analysis with emphasis on thematic analysis
  • Understand and have practiced the key stages in the analytical process
  • Have gained practical experience of coding, categorising, and conceptualising qualitative interview data using a thematic analysis approach
  • Have awareness of the role of theory as an optional step in the analytic process
  • Have an understanding of the role of software in supporting qualitative analysis

We provide:

  • All data for you to work with
  • A course handbook containing slides and materials
  • Online access to slides and materials
  • Experienced, approachable tutors who are research-active
  • Lunch and refreshments


Booking

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Course details:

Course fee: TBC
Duration: 2 days
Total places: 24
Venue: TBC

Any queries please contact: oxfordqualitativecourses@phc.ox.ac.uk


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“Fantastic teaching, great content, personal insight / experiences, putting it into practice and great to meet so many other people involved in qual research... Excellent course!”

“It has been a real privilege to attend a course led by such high quality, high calibre speakers – sharing the theory but intertwined with the reality of their own experiences and interests and passions.”

"A highlight was realising how far I’d come and how much I’d learned! Feeling inspired to try out what I’ve learned, thank you”

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Got a question? Contact us:

Our friendly team are on-hand to answer your questions and queries - we aim to respond to your email as soon as possible. Email us: oxfordqualitativecourses@phc.ox.ac.uk

Course tutors

This highly-regarded programme, led by Dr Charlotte Albury is delivered by a team of qualitative researchers from Oxford’s Medical Sociology and Health Experiences Research Group. The group have run successful interviewing and analysis courses for over ten years alongside their qualitative research focusing on personal experiences of health conditions. Many of the findings from this research, together with supported video, audio and text extracts, form the multi-award winning patient experience website heathtalk.org. The group has expanded to include qualitative researchers studying health services and care delivery, and methodologists at the forefront of developing qualitative methods. Our portfolio of research and expertise in methods informs local, national and international healthcare policy and research.