Course: Applied Research Methods with Hidden, Marginal and Excluded Populations
University of Essex School in Social Data Analysis , UK
21 – 25 July (one week, full time course / 35 hrs)
Detailed course outline: HERE
Course Content
The course provides an introduction to research methods in conducting research, both qualitative and quantitative, with marginal and hidden populations, such as children, migrants, sex workers, homeless, victim’s conflicts or trafficking, HIV/AIDS, drug addicted, refugees and displaced people. The course introduces the main theories and approaches on hidden and marginal populations, using different frameworks and techniques. Focusing on action-oriented research, the course explores topics such as estimation and sampling challenges, RDS, participatory research, the use of qualitative and quantitative methods, use of SMS and croudsourcing, and ethical considerations arising when conducting this type of research.
Course Objectives
The course aims to enable participants to undertake empirical research with marginal and hidden populations, and seeks to encourage participants to develop methodological strategies for the collection and analysis of such data. This entails using several data-gathering and analytic strategies, and knowing the ethical considerations to be taken into account.
Course Pre-requisites
Basic knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research methods and design. An interest in the topic and some practical research experience, or an acquaintance with applied research, would be helpful.
Information: here
Contacts
Melanie Sawers: Administrative Director: [email protected]
Address:
Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)1206 872502 or +44 (0)1206 874887
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