| CODE | DOC6071 | ||||||
| TITLE | Framework Analysis | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | D - Doctoral Workshops/Symposium | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | Not Applicable | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Doctoral School | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Framework analysis methods are structured approaches forming part of a broad school of analysis methods termed thematic analysis or qualitative content analysis. Framework analysis was originally developed by Ritchie and Spencer (1994) for large-scale applied policy research as a tool to assess policies and procedures from study participants who are themselves policy targets, hence having the valuable potential for actionable outcomes. Other strengths of framework analysis include its systematic nature, its use in theory development, and its versatility on account of its use across research paradigms and the continuum of data transformation. These strengths account for the popularity of this analytic tool in various applied research fields including in education, health, and social sciences. The key feature of framework analysis is a matrix-based analytical framework which enables both within- and cross-case analysis. This workshop will outline the stages involved in developing and applying this framework. It will discuss the strengths and limitations of framework analysis in relation to other qualitative analysis methods. Framework analysis essentially involves textual data analysis, but is distinct from Braun and Clarke (2021)’s thematic analysis method, although researcher self-reflexivity can feature in both analytic methods. The workshop will cover the key differences between these two data analysis approaches, and will also engage students in a discussion on the crucial role of researcher self-reflexivity in relation to setting research questions, developing theory, and analysing data. Students will be exposed to practical examples of framework analysis and critical reflexivity. Although framework analysis is not aligned with a particular philosophy of science stance, its ontological position adheres most closely to critical realism. This workshop will outline the central tenets of critical realism, and engage students in a discussion on the justification of the alignment between critical realism and framework analysis. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, students will: - be cognizant of the strengths and limitations of framework analysis; - assess the alignment between different philosophy of science stances and framework analysis; - be able to construct and apply a matrix-based analytic framework; - critically evaluate how their personhood, worldviews, and perceptions influence the research process. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | This workshop is aimed at qualitative researchers in education, health sciences, and social sciences. Timetable Details - Please click here for further details. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Workshop | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Claire Casha |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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