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TM5524 - Qualitative Research Methods for Tropical Health Practitioners
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
This subject focuses on a comprehensive introduction to qualitative inquiry in public
health. It is designed for novices and students who want an advanced-level introduction
to the field. Through lectures, readings and in-class practicals,students will engage
in learning about i) the role and application of qualitative research in public health;
ii) methods of qualitative data collection, analysis and sampling; iii) researching
with vulnerable populations; iv) designing a qualitative study; and v) ethical considerations
of qualitative inquiry, in the context of public health research.
Learning Outcomes
- critically examine the use of qualitative research methods in public health issues;
- recognise and describe some of the major theoretical perspectives which inform qualitative
research;
- identify the major research methods used for sampling and data collection in qualitative
research, including the advantages and disadvantages of each;
- demonstrate capacity to appropriately collect, analyse and report on qualitative data;
- identify appropriate qualitative approaches to researching with marginalised, culturally
and linguistically diverse populations, including Indigenous Australians;
- design a qualitative research study and compose an ethics application to a public
health issue for a nominated research project;
- conduct a qualitative study as part of a stand-alone project, or as part of a mixed
methods project.
Subject Assessment
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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TM5601 HS5102 |
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