Parallel Learning: Qualitative Research Methods for ANH Research
byANH Academy
Academy Week Learning Lab
 | Agriculture, Economics, Food Environments, Gender and Equity, Nutrition
Date and Time
From: 25 June 2018, 11:00
To: 25 June 2018, 12:30
BST British Summer Time GMT+1:00
Location
Country: Ghana
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Speakers and presentation

Lauren Blake, LCIRAH-RVC; Jody Harris, Institute of Development Studies; Noora-Lisa Aberman, International Food Policy Research Institute 
Qualitative Research Methods for ANH Research
Slides 

Session overview

Part 1: An introduction to qualitative social research and its main methods

Part 2: What qualitative methods can offer in tackling agriculture, nutrition and health challenges, and how to integrate with and complement other research methods

Part 3: Practical – designing an interview and practicing interviewing skills

Part 4: Practical – coding a transcript

Part 5: Discussion and wrap up

Learning objectives/outcomes

  • Demonstrate basic understanding of qualitative research and its main methods
  • Demonstrate basic understanding of how and why qualitative research can be useful in agriculture, nutrition and health
  • Apply qualitative research methods by designing and practicing an interview
  • Apply qualitative research methods by coding a transcript
  • Reflect on and evaluate the process

Target audience

Researchers and practitioners seeking to improve their understanding and use of qualitative research and interdisciplinary skills within the realm of agriculture, nutrition and health.  

Format

Parallel learning session | Talks and small group practical work

 

 

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