Spring 2006 Events: Seminar Series
Qualitative research in the social sciences: setting the
agenda for capacity building
This seminar series provides a forum for interdisciplinary debate
and discussion about the present use of, and future directions
for qualitative research within the social sciences. The series
focuses on current and future contexts for qualitative research,
and the ways in which qualitative data are used to inform scholars,
practitioners and policy makers. In particular the series considers
the implications for qualitative research capacity, in a context
of methodological consolidation, development and innovation. The
series is organised by the Cardiff Node of the ESRC National Centre
for Research Methods, in collaboration with host institutions.
The discussion board dedicated to the topics of spring seminars
will be available soon.
There are a range of issues concerned with understanding and
facilitating data and analytical synthesis between different modes
of qualitative data, as well as between qualitative and quantitative
data. Strategies for working across and between different kinds
of qualitative data and analyses are increasingly required, as
the repertoire of qualitative strategies continues to expand.
This seminar / workshop aims to provide opportunities for participants
to share current practice of methodological combination / integration,
and to consider the research capacity building implications of
doing so. This seminar is jointly organised with the Department
of Sociology, University of Surrey.
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this event
The synthesis and use of qualitative evidence for informing policy
making and professional practice has been the subject of recent
critical attention. In the context of concerns over research quality,
attention has increasingly turned towards a more critical appreciation
of the opportunities and problematics of utilising qualitative
research. This seminar draws together policy makers, practitioners
and academics, and provides an opportunity to consider the ways
in which qualitative research is positioned within calls for evidenced-based
policy and practice. This seminar is organised in collaboration
with the Office for National Statistics
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given at this event
The nature of participation in qualitative research raises particular
and distinct questions about the ethical dimensions of social
research practice. These are compounded by the wide variety of
potential modes of data (including visual and sound data) currently
available to social researchers engaged in undertaking some form
of qualitative inquiry. This seminar will particularly consider
qualitative research in relation to the ethical dimensions of
contemporary research governance (for example ethical guidelines,
data protection, freedom of information) and in the context of
methodological innovation. The seminar will contribute to the
facilitation of new and interdisciplinary ethical dialogues across
the social sciences. The seminar is organised co-hosted by the
Cardiff Institute for Society, Health and Ethics, and the Cardiff
Centre for Ethics, Law and Society.
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given at this event
The nature and application of methodology is theory dependent.
Moreover theoretical frameworks are often discipline specific.
In terms of qualitative research methods, disciplines can place
different emphases on different strategies for data collection
and analysis. Indeed qualitative inquiry can mean rather different
things to different disciplinary communities, within and outwith
the social sciences. Hence a diverse range of methodological,
epistemological and disciplinary positions potentially inform
qualitative approaches. This seminar explores some of the ways
in which theoretical frameworks and epistemological understandings
are and can be used to inform qualitative research practice.
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this event
Booking details
Each event is open to all researchers, including postgraduate
students and non-academic researchers. The events are free to
attend and refreshments will be provided. Unfortunately, however,
we are not able to assist with travel or other related costs.
For more information, including any accessibility requirements
you may have, booking forms, directions to the venues and maps
please contact qualiti@cardiff.ac.uk.
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