This intermediate level workshop presents qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques of textual data such as interview findings. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to conduct and present the analyses in a clear and systematic fashion. The workshop makes a clear distinction between both techniques and begins with a review of the qualitative analysis techniques followed by quantitative analysis techniques using Excel. The presenters will demonstrate, in a step-by-step process, how to conduct qualitative analyses using a live case. The pros and cons of quantifying the evidence using percentages and proportions will be discussed. In the second hour, participants will learn the main steps involved in the quantitative analysis of qualitative findings, including the steps involved in identifying key codes and word clusters. A discussion will also be held about the strengths and limitations of such analyses.
Prerequisite:
Basic knowledge of Excel
Objectives:
Identify the strengths and limitations of qualitative and quantitative analyses of textual evaluation data.
Properly enter, organize, code and sort the information to prepare the data for traditional qualitative analyses that focusses on meaning.
Use coding techniques to conduct a frequency analysis.
Review some of the key analysis tools of a popular qualitative research software package.
Location:
Zoom
Facilitators:
Simon Roy, PhD, is a Partner at Goss Gilroy Inc. Since 1995, Simon has conducted over 250 evaluations in a wide range of areas, including economic development, human resources, health and education, among others. Simon is also part-time professor at Ottawa University, where he teaches program evaluation at the post-graduate level. He has designed and facilitated many professional development workshops for CES and CES-NL in a wide range of topics, including qualitative research methods. He is a credentialed evaluator.
Leah Simpkins (PhD), a Consultant Manager at Goss Gilroy Inc., has extensive experience in social science research, including the development, implementation and analysis of large, multi-phase, national studies. Since joining GGI in 2017, Leah has gained comprehensive knowledge and experience in program evaluation design and implementation. Leah is also a certified Change Management Professional (Prosci) who has extensive experience in research and analysis of issues related to organizational change, workplace culture and well-being. In the past few years, Leah has designed and delivered learning experiences in her areas of expertise that range from one-day workshops to multi-week capacity development initiatives. This includes co-facilitation of the four-day Essential Skills Series training course for the CES-NCC in 2018.
Register early to reserve your space (maximum of 30 participants).
Registration closes end of day Tuesday, June 15th, 2021.
No cancellations after the refund deadline (7 days in advance) but substitutions can be made.
For more information please email canadianevaluationsocietynl@gmail.com.
