Webinar: Key data: Qualitative and mixed methods data

This introductory webinar is intended for anyone who wants to learn about the qualitative or mixed-methods data available from the UK Data Service. The UK Data Service provides access to a range of qualitative and mixed-methods data including Peter Townsend’s Last Refuge and Neighbourhood Boundaries, Social Disorganisation and Social Exclusion. These collections cover many topics and most of them can be downloaded after a short registration. They can be used for research or for teaching.

The webinar will cover:

• an overview of key features of qualitative data and where our data come from
• some examples of UK and international qualitative data and how they have been used
• some key issues when using qualitative data
• access conditions and getting further help

This webinar will consist of a 30 minute presentation followed by 20 minutes for questions.

Presenter: Maureen Haaker

Level: Introductory
Experience/knowledge required: None
Target audience: Anyone interested in qualitative or mixed methods data