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We offer a recurring training series, typically once per semester. Sessions include: Qualitative Research 101, Semi-Structured Interviewing, Introduction to Focus Groups, Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis, and Qualitative Data Analysis Workshops.

Qualitative Research 101

Friday, September 05, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

This online training session will provide an introduction to qualitative research methods. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences conducting qualitative research. Topics include: differences between quantitative and qualitative research, qualitative research methodologies, strategies for qualitative data collection, and methods of qualitative data analysis.

This event may be recorded. Materials ...

Semi-Structured Interviewing

Friday, September 12, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

This interactive online workshop will focus on semi-structured interviewing, a data collection method used in qualitative research. Topics covered will include basics of semi-structured interviews, development of interview questions and probes, interviewing skills, and considerations for conducting virtual interviews. Participants will have the opportunity to practice developing interview questions and using interviewing skills.

This...

Introduction to Focus Groups

Friday, September 19, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

This interactive online workshop will provide an introduction to focus groups, a data collection method used in qualitative research. Topics covered will include focus group methodology, considerations for planning a focus group, development of focus group discussion guides, focus group facilitation skills, and tips for conducting virtual focus groups. Attendees will also observe or participate in a mini "mock" virtual focus group sessi...

Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis

Friday, September 26, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

This online training will provide an introduction to qualitative data analysis, focusing on content/thematic analysis. The session will cover the basics of qualitative data analysis and steps in the analysis process, including transcribing, memoing, codebook development and coding, exploring content areas or themes, and interpreting and communicating findings. Participants will have the opportunity to practice developing and applying co...

Qualitative Data Analysis Workshop

Friday, October 10, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

In this session, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and seek feedback on their qualitative analyses from facilitators and other attendees. This session serves as a workshop in which participants get a chance to discuss and review qualitative analysis techniques while also learning from others.

Please note: We will not be presenting information about qualitative analysis in this session; instead, we will ask parti...

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