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Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

Data Analysis Techniques

HSC606 · Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals — Week 7 of 16

CourseHSC606
Week7 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Data Analysis Techniques

  1. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods
  2. Thematic analysis in qualitative research
  3. Content analysis frameworks
  4. Ensuring data validity, reliability, and trustworthiness
  5. Quantitative Data Analysis 101 Tutorial: Descriptive vs Inferential Statistics (With Examples)
  6. Thematic analysis of qualitative data: an overview
  7. 2nd QMHR : Content Analysis vs Thematic Analysis

What you will be able to do

  • 4.2 Analyse data using appropriate approaches.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: analyse data using appropriate approaches.

Study materials

Videos

  • Quantitative Data Analysis 101 Tutorial: Descriptive vs Inferential Statistics (With Examples) · YouTube · Grad Coach · 28 min · for registered students
  • Thematic analysis of qualitative data: an overview · YouTube · Mark Saunders on Research Methods · 11 min · for registered students
  • 2nd QMHR : Content Analysis vs Thematic Analysis · YouTube · MERIT INDIA · 13 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Magenta Book Annex A: analytical methods for use within an evaluation (HM Treasury) · PDF · GOV.UK, guidance; 60 pages · for registered students
  • Research Methods in Psychology, ch. 12: Descriptive Statistics · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 300–341 · for registered students
  • Research Methods Knowledge Base (Trochim, hosted by Conjointly) · Reading · Other, textbook · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: The Role of Research in Health and Social Care
  • Week 2: Research Philosophies and Paradigms
  • Week 3: Methodological Approaches in Healthcare Research
  • Week 4: Research Ethics and Governance
  • Week 5: Developing and Justifying a Research Proposal
  • Week 6: Data Types and Collection Methods
  • Week 7: Data Analysis Techniques
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Data Interpretation and Drawing Conclusions
  • Week 10: Critical Appraisal of Healthcare Research
  • Week 11: Evidence-Based Practice and Decision-Making
  • Week 12: Applying Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals in p…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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