Qualitative Report

The module considers a range of qualitative approaches. It will introduce students to a range of qualitative research data gathering techniques such as participant observation, interviewing, and focus groups. In workshops students will be given the opportunity to practise these techniques. 

Students will complete a practical qualitative report based on a piece of qualitative analysis that the teaching team have previously conducted. Students will be able to choose from some different topic areas in order that they can complete the piece of work in an area of psychology that interests them. In the Method section of the practical report, students will consider ethical issues relevant to their particular topic. This will help students to develop not only their report writing skills, but also their evaluation of ethical issues. This will assist students with their final year dissertation, and with the related ethics application process for their dissertation project.

Completing a qualitative report also allows students the opportunity to develop their psychological literacy skills as the report requires students to engage in reflection of their own mental processes and their role in the research process. Also, giving students practical experience of conducting interviews and facilitating focus groups also helps develop confidence, communication skills, and interpersonal skills which are solid transferrable skills for the student&#39;s future career.

Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 3: Qualitative Research Methods - 5201PSYSCI

Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology 3: Qualitative Research Methods

Choose appropriate methods and techniques to conduct and analyse qualitative research

Critically discuss ethical issues in relation to qualitative research

Employ the appropriate writing style, content and format of a qualitative research report