Qualitative Research Methods for ANH Research

byLauren Blake

Academy Week Learning Lab

| Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture, Food Environments, Food Systems, Mental Health, Animals and Livestock, Gender and Equity, Planetary Health, Food Safety, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Social Sciences, Geography

Date and Time

From: 25 June 2018, 00:00

To: 25 June 2018, 00:00

BST British Summer Time GMT+1:00

Location

Country: Ghana

Open Full Event

Full Title

Qualitative Research Methods for ANH Research

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.