Organization: IDEAL Public Health and Development Consultancy
Registration deadline: 04 May 2016
Starting date: 09 May 2016
Ending date: 13 May 2016
Research is a core area in development and humanitarian programming. Some of the research activities normally undertaken by various programs to promote evidence-based planning include assessments, surveys and evaluations. These activities employ qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Qualitative research aims at generating in-depth understanding of a specific program activity or event, rather than surface description of a large sample of a population. On the other hand, quantitative research focuses on gathering, analyzing and presenting numerical data and generalizing it across groups of people to explain a particular phenomenon.
Given the great significance of research in development and humanitarian work, IDEAL Public Health and Development Consultancy (IPHDC) has planned a five-day training on Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies. The training aims at equipping participants with current knowledge, skills and best practices to improve the quality of their overall programming.
When is the training?
9th to 13th May 2016
Who should attend this training?
Government and NGO staff including but not limited to program coordinators, project managers and officers.
What are the key aspects of the training?
- Qualitative and quantitative research overview;
- Hypothesis setting;
- Research study design including sampling methods;
- Questionnaire development;
- Interviewing and dialogue techniques;
- Observation techniques and tools;
- Participatory research techniques;
- Focus group discussion (FGD) techniques and tools;
- Key informant interview (KII) techniques and tools;
- Note-taking and coding;
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis (Using SPSS, Nvivo and Ms Excel);
- Discussion of results.
What is the main training objective?
This five-day course aims at building the knowledge and competencies of participants on qualitative and quantitative research methods, through a combination of in-house training, practical field exercises and critique of the field work.
What learning approach and language will be used in the training?
The entire training will be facilitated in English. The training methodology will consist of interactive plenary discussions, mini-lectures, group work (hum and buzz groups) and practical demonstrations.
What is the cost of the training?
The training cost is US$ 600 which will cover the tuition fees, learning materials, meals and refreshments at the training venue.
We are willing to arrange for your accommodation upon request however, the cost will be borne by the participants.
For more information, send an email to admin@idealphdc.org or call**+254 (20) 2345572**.
How to register:
Interested individuals should complete our Course Application Form (attached) and submit it before Wednesday 4th May 2016.