The purpose of this paper is to explore these two methods in more detail, in particular how they work in practice, the purpose of each, when their use is appropriate and what they can offer dental ...

Background: Systematic reviews have, in the past, focused on quantitative studies and clinical effectiveness, while excluding qualitative evidence. Qualitative research can inform evidence-based ...

This course is available on the MPhil/PhD in Economic Geography, MPhil/PhD in Environmental Policy and Development, MPhil/PhD in Human Geography and Urban Studies and MPhil/PhD in Regional and Urban ...

Quantitative data management and analysis uses numbers in its methods, while a qualitative approach involves text. According to Norman K. Denzin and Yvonna S. Lincoln, the authors of "Handbook of ...

Focus groups are a primary format for qualitative research. This is a type of research that seeks open-ended thoughts and feelings from consumers, as opposed to quantitative research that involves ...

Understanding Applied Research Design and Research Methodologies Students will critically engage with research design and methodologies relevant to the social sciences. They will consider quantitative ...

‘Qualitative’ refers to data that is not numerical. Examples: written or spoken word, videos, audio recordings and songs, poems, stories, drama, pictures, photographs, and many other art forms. ‘In ...

Gain comprehensive training in the whole process of research conceptualisation, design and operationalisation. Develop a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the variety of qualitative and ...

Understanding everyday social practices is challenging as many are mundane and taken for granted and therefore difficult to articulate or recall. This paper reflects on the challenges encountered in a ...