Qualitative research methods

Date: Nov 25, 2010 09:30:00 AM to 16:30

This KT-Equal workshop is aimed at researchers working or wanting to work with older people or people with a disability. A key to successful research in this area is proper engagement with users, and this often involves qualitative research methods such as semi-structured interviews, focus groups, observational studies and participatory methods. The workshop is aimed to showcase different qualitative techniques being used by leading researchers in this area. It is primarily aimed at PhD students, researchers, post-doctoral fellows and new(ish) lecturers, but it is open to all. The workshop is being organised by the EPSRC-funded project KT-EQUAL.

There is no charge for attendance just an enthusiasm and interest in extending the quality of life through informed user-focused research and its application. Registration is essential. To book a place, please refer to the registration page.

Example subjects to be covered include: focus groups, working with older and disabled people as researchers, interviewing techniques, participatory methods, observational study, mixed methods

Speakers:

• Professor Marcus Ormerod, Director of SURFACE Inclusive Design Research Centre, University of Salford
• Gill Whitney, Principal Lecturer, Department of Computer Communications, University of Middlesex
• Dr John Percival, Research Fellow, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Open University
• George Torrens, Lecturer, Department of Design and Technology, Loughborough University

To see the provisional programme please click here, for directions to the venue click here