This week’s topics
Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques
- Descriptive and inferential statistical methods
- Thematic analysis and framework coding
- Mixed-method data integration
- Interpreting findings against research questions
- Quantitative Data Analysis 101 Tutorial: Descriptive vs Inferential Statistics (With Examples)
- How to Really do Braun and Clarke's 6 step Thematic Analysis (explained in 3 steps)
- Analyzing mixed methods research data
What you will be able to do
- 4.2 Suggest techniques for use with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
Activity
Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: suggest techniques for use with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
Study materials
Videos
- Quantitative Data Analysis 101 Tutorial: Descriptive vs Inferential Statistics (With Examples) · YouTube · Grad Coach · 28 min · for registered students
- How to Really do Braun and Clarke's 6 step Thematic Analysis (explained in 3 steps) · YouTube · Qualitative Researcher Dr Kriukow · 20 min · for registered students
- Analyzing mixed methods research data · YouTube · Qualitative Researcher Dr Kriukow · 9 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 Knowledge Base (Trochim, hosted by Conjointly) · Reading · Other, textbook · for registered students
- Research Methods in Psychology, ch. 13: Inferential Statistics · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 342–377 · for registered students
Materials marked “for registered students” open in the student portal, which is set up as soon as you receive final acceptance.