Uncover the complexities of using numbers in qualitative research with this workshop. Led by Dr Erin Turbitt, you'll learn about the challenges and limitations of frequency counts of themes or concepts in qualitative analysis. Discover when it may be appropriate to use numbers and the significance of supporting these decisions. This workshop will focus on the use of numbers in thematic analysis, and refer to the BigQ, small 1 concepts introduced in workshop #2. Join us to deepen your understanding of the nuanced approach to using numbers in qualitative research, and to learn alternative methods for showing the value of qualitative research

Learning outcomes:

Learn about challenges and limitations of applying numbers in qualitative research
Develop confidence in the value of qualitative data analytical methods

This is the fifth workshop in the Qualitative Data Analysis series for 2023, led by Dr Nick Hopwood and Dr Erin Turbitt. It will be held both online and in-person, and it may be recorded.

If you are interested in further workshops in the series, check out the offerings below:

Me, the data, and theory - 14 February 2023
Understanding Thematic Analysis - 14 March 2023
Diverse Approaches to QA Panel - 4 April 2023
How we show the value of Qual Res: Post-qualitative - 16 May 2023
How we show the value of Qual Res: Numbers - 13 June 2023
Project Dive 1 - 11 July 2023
Project Dive 2 - 15 August 2023
Project Dive 3 - 12 September 2023
How we show value of Qual Res: Writing - 17 October 2023

This is a UTS Aspire event. UTS Aspire is a program of pan-university research development opportunities led by the Research Capability and Development Team.