Data in the spotlight: Qualitative and mixed methods
| Dates: | 2 December 2025 |
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| Times: | 10:00 - 11:30 |
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| What is it: | Workshop |
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| Organiser: | Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research |
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| How much: | Free |
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Did you know that qualitative and mixed methods data can be accessed for research?
The UK Data Service provides access to a range of qualitative and mixed-methods data, including ethnographic data and field notes, images, oral history transcripts, and essay responses. This workshop will help you get started searching for qualitative and mixed methods data with new search tools, like QualiBank, and help you quickly navigate through datasets to see if it's the right data for your project.
This free introductory workshop is intended for anyone who wants to learn about the qualitative or mixed-methods data available from the UK Data Service.
The workshop will cover:
the types of qualitative data available from the UK Data Service
a short case study exemplifying how qualitative data has been used
3 key issues to consider when using searching for qualitative data
how to access the data and getting further help
Presenter: Maureen Haaker. Maureen has worked with the UK Data Service for over 12 years supporting researchers and institutions in managing, preserving, and sharing qualitative data ethically and effectively. She runs training sessions on research data management, advises on best practices in data curation and anonymisation, and has worked on special projects, including a UKRI-funded project exploring uses of synthetic data in Trusted Research Environments (TREs). She is co-editor of the IASSIST Qualitative Data Special Interest Group and a member of the DDI Working Group developing metadata standards for qualitative data.
Level: Introductory
Experience/knowledge required: None
Target audience: Researchers/anyone interested in qualitative or mixed methods data
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