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  • Fundamentals of Program Evaluation in Public Policy: Online

    20 - 22 January 2025

    Fundamentals of Program Evaluation in Public Policy: Online https://dresa.org.au/events/fundamentals-of-program-evaluation-in-public-policy-online-2a37eb8e-208e-4877-8316-b80b2bad2d09 The course is structured to progress participants through the key stages of an evaluation. Participants are exposed to key theories and approaches to evaluation, and then encouraged to consider the application of these approaches to their own work context. Participants will be guided through negotiation and planing an evaluation, through to final reporting and dissemination of findings. Examples from published studies and the facilitator's applied practice in evaluation will be drawn apon to illustrate and reinforce key concepts. 2025-01-20 10:00:00 UTC 2025-01-22 16:00:00 UTC ACSPRI Online, Australia Online Australia ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au ph: +61 3 8376 6496 [] [] 12 workshop open_to_all evaluationpublic policypublic programspolicy evaluation

  • Introduction to Qualitative Research

    3 - 7 February 2025

    Parkville, Australia

    Introduction to Qualitative Research https://dresa.org.au/events/introduction-to-qualitative-research In this course you will learn about all elements of the qualitative research process and how they are interrelated. We will unpack the key components of qualitative research design, including the stances and theories that underpin qualitative methodologies, as well as techniques of data collection and analysis. We pay particular attention to what’s involved in ethically employing popular methods such as interviewing and observation. We also address the practical and ethical considerations of online methods, given the growing uptake of remote research during the coronavirus pandemic. The course combines lectures covering foundational issues with practical workshops that give you a chance to practice qualitative techniques first-hand. The target audience for this course is those who would like to become more familiar with qualitative research techniques, from postgraduate university students and staff to researchers in government and private organisations. 2025-02-03 09:00:00 UTC 2025-02-07 13:00:00 UTC ACSPRI The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia The University of Melbourne Parkville Australia 3052 ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au [] [] 20 workshop open_to_all Qualitative ResearchQualitative methodsIntroductoryqualitative data

  • Qualitative Research: Design, Analysis and Representation

    3 - 7 February 2025

    Parkville, Australia

    Qualitative Research: Design, Analysis and Representation https://dresa.org.au/events/qualitative-research-design-analysis-and-representation-9e3c11c2-470a-4eac-aff9-625df80944e9 The focus of this course is on issues of design and positioning, analysis and representation of qualitative research. This course only provides a generic overview of data collection methods, as it is assumed that participants will have experience with methods. Many of the examples will make reference to research in business, psychology and health. The target audience for this course are researchers, practitioners and academics who have conducted at least one qualitative study, and are familiar with the process and context of qualitative research. 2025-02-03 09:00:00 UTC 2025-02-07 15:00:00 UTC ACSPRI The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia The University of Melbourne Parkville Australia 3052 ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au ph: +61 3 8376 6496 [] [] 20 [] open_to_all Qualitative ResearchQualitative methodsqualitative data

  • Introduction to Social Network Research and Analysis: Online

    10 - 14 February 2025

    Introduction to Social Network Research and Analysis: Online https://dresa.org.au/events/introduction-to-social-network-research-and-analysis-online-89a8f985-314b-43b0-a204-c1a5d1cb69a9 This course is designed for social researchers using qualitative and mixed methods. The course builds from the basic, pioneering methodologies of Social Network Analysis (SNA): survey-based egonet SNA and sociometric, "whole network' SNA, and their extensions, to network sensitive ethnographies, community networks, web-based network surveys and research on social media activities. The course reviews the possibilities for working with rich network data from interview or online sources and the unique perspectives that qualitative and social research traditions bring to these tasks. The course explores ways to best manage and explore different kinds of network data in Excel, uses UCINET and NetDraw to produce network diagrams and descriptive statistics. We review other appropriate software related to participants' needs. The course serves as a transition to the associated ACSPRI courses Network Analysis in Social, Business and Political Research and Big Data Analysis for Social Scientists. Network research designs covered in this course are: * Surveys using ego-centric network (egonet) methods * Network-sensitive ethnographies * Sociometric (‘round robin’) ‘whole network’ studies and small group research * Associational/ Affiliation (‘2-mode’) networks (including ethological studies) * Cognitive mapping and socio-cognitive mapping (SCM) For each methodology we consider the best ways to code and manage raw data, the most efficient formats for importing such data into visualisation and analysis software and appropriate measures and statistics for reporting findings. We also discuss the process of relating validated findings to broader research questions (‘meta-inference’), extrapolating them to other settings and associated questions of research design. 2025-02-10 09:30:00 UTC 2025-02-14 16:00:00 UTC ACSPRI Online, Australia Online Australia ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au Ph: +61 3 8376 6496 [] [] 12 workshop open_to_all social network researchSocial network analysisMixed MethodsQualitative ResearchQualitative methodssocial media data

  • Questionnaire Design: Online

    3 - 4 April 2025

    Questionnaire Design: Online https://dresa.org.au/events/questionnaire-design-online-faf39ce5-2cb1-44a5-81f1-b9191d4a50a4 This two day workshop will focus on questionnaire design: types of questions, types of response categories, open versus closed ended questions, questionnaire layout and order of questions and questioning, common mistakes, pilot testing and specific issues such as “The importance of Cover Design.” The workshop includes practice designing the layout of surveys and practice critiquing and writing questions and responses. Topics that are covered include uses of surveys, constructing survey questions that are clear and unbiased, the need to match attitudinal or behavioral data collection with the purpose of the survey, and combining objective and open-ended questioning in order to enhance the usability of results. Types of data that can be collected in surveys will be covered, as well common mistakes made with surveys. The use of an internet survey tool will be demonstrated. 2025-04-03 10:00:00 UTC 2025-04-04 16:00:00 UTC ACSPRI online online ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au ph: +61 3 8376 6496 [] [] 12 workshop open_to_all Questionnaire designsurvey designsurvey instrumentssurvey research

  • LimeSurvey Web Surveys: Online

    1 May 2025

    LimeSurvey Web Surveys: Online https://dresa.org.au/events/limesurvey-web-surveys-8e41122a-a411-43e1-b901-3cf0b6b244ad Limesurvey is a powerful web based survey tool, used in many fields for conducting high quality web based surveys. This workshop runs through setting up, conducting and exporting your data for a web based survey in the freely available Limesurvey web survey software system. If you already have a draft questionnaire, you could use this workshop as an opportunity to have it programmed in the Limesurvey system. 2025-05-01 09:30:00 UTC 2025-05-01 16:30:00 UTC ACSPRI online online ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au [] [] 12 workshop open_to_all survey designsurvey researchsurvey instrumentsLimeSurveyweb survey

  • Focus Group Design and Moderation: Online

    12 - 15 May 2025

    Focus Group Design and Moderation: Online https://dresa.org.au/events/focus-group-design-and-moderation-online-1d1eade5-aae4-47ea-b6c8-5e37102691fb This master-class runs over three half days and equips participants with practical techniques and a solid understanding of focus group methods for social research. The course covers the theoretical foundations of conducting focus groups, including their value, limitations, and ethical considerations. With a trauma-informed lens, participants will learn how to translate research questions into effective discussion guides and apply them in practice, using group activities for both face-to-face and online settings. The masterclass also includes opportunities to develop moderation skills and create materials for participants' own research projects (or someone else’s). Practical guidance will be provided on setting up a safe, engaging group environment (in-person or virtual), managing challenging group dynamics, handling logistical considerations, and preparing for the next steps in data analysis. 2025-05-12 09:30:00 UTC 2025-05-15 13:45:00 UTC ACSPRI online online ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au ph: +61 3 8376 6496 [] [] 12 workshop open_to_all Focus groupsfocus group designfocus group moderationqualitative dataqualitative interviewing

  • Fundamentals of Program Evaluation in Public Policy: Online

    20 - 22 January 2025

    Fundamentals of Program Evaluation in Public Policy: Online https://dresa.org.au/events/fundamentals-of-program-evaluation-in-public-policy-online-2a37eb8e-208e-4877-8316-b80b2bad2d09 The course is structured to progress participants through the key stages of an evaluation. Participants are exposed to key theories and approaches to evaluation, and then encouraged to consider the application of these approaches to their own work context. Participants will be guided through negotiation and planing an evaluation, through to final reporting and dissemination of findings. Examples from published studies and the facilitator's applied practice in evaluation will be drawn apon to illustrate and reinforce key concepts. 2025-01-20 10:00:00 UTC 2025-01-22 16:00:00 UTC ACSPRI Online, Australia Online Australia ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au ph: +61 3 8376 6496 [] [] 12 workshop open_to_all evaluationpublic policypublic programspolicy evaluation

  • Introduction to Qualitative Research

    3 - 7 February 2025

    Parkville, Australia

    Introduction to Qualitative Research https://dresa.org.au/events/introduction-to-qualitative-research In this course you will learn about all elements of the qualitative research process and how they are interrelated. We will unpack the key components of qualitative research design, including the stances and theories that underpin qualitative methodologies, as well as techniques of data collection and analysis. We pay particular attention to what’s involved in ethically employing popular methods such as interviewing and observation. We also address the practical and ethical considerations of online methods, given the growing uptake of remote research during the coronavirus pandemic. The course combines lectures covering foundational issues with practical workshops that give you a chance to practice qualitative techniques first-hand. The target audience for this course is those who would like to become more familiar with qualitative research techniques, from postgraduate university students and staff to researchers in government and private organisations. 2025-02-03 09:00:00 UTC 2025-02-07 13:00:00 UTC ACSPRI The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia The University of Melbourne Parkville Australia 3052 ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au [] [] 20 workshop open_to_all Qualitative ResearchQualitative methodsIntroductoryqualitative data

  • Qualitative Research: Design, Analysis and Representation

    3 - 7 February 2025

    Parkville, Australia

    Qualitative Research: Design, Analysis and Representation https://dresa.org.au/events/qualitative-research-design-analysis-and-representation-9e3c11c2-470a-4eac-aff9-625df80944e9 The focus of this course is on issues of design and positioning, analysis and representation of qualitative research. This course only provides a generic overview of data collection methods, as it is assumed that participants will have experience with methods. Many of the examples will make reference to research in business, psychology and health. The target audience for this course are researchers, practitioners and academics who have conducted at least one qualitative study, and are familiar with the process and context of qualitative research. 2025-02-03 09:00:00 UTC 2025-02-07 15:00:00 UTC ACSPRI The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia The University of Melbourne Parkville Australia 3052 ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au ph: +61 3 8376 6496 [] [] 20 [] open_to_all Qualitative ResearchQualitative methodsqualitative data

  • Introduction to Social Network Research and Analysis: Online

    10 - 14 February 2025

    Introduction to Social Network Research and Analysis: Online https://dresa.org.au/events/introduction-to-social-network-research-and-analysis-online-89a8f985-314b-43b0-a204-c1a5d1cb69a9 This course is designed for social researchers using qualitative and mixed methods. The course builds from the basic, pioneering methodologies of Social Network Analysis (SNA): survey-based egonet SNA and sociometric, "whole network' SNA, and their extensions, to network sensitive ethnographies, community networks, web-based network surveys and research on social media activities. The course reviews the possibilities for working with rich network data from interview or online sources and the unique perspectives that qualitative and social research traditions bring to these tasks. The course explores ways to best manage and explore different kinds of network data in Excel, uses UCINET and NetDraw to produce network diagrams and descriptive statistics. We review other appropriate software related to participants' needs. The course serves as a transition to the associated ACSPRI courses Network Analysis in Social, Business and Political Research and Big Data Analysis for Social Scientists. Network research designs covered in this course are: * Surveys using ego-centric network (egonet) methods * Network-sensitive ethnographies * Sociometric (‘round robin’) ‘whole network’ studies and small group research * Associational/ Affiliation (‘2-mode’) networks (including ethological studies) * Cognitive mapping and socio-cognitive mapping (SCM) For each methodology we consider the best ways to code and manage raw data, the most efficient formats for importing such data into visualisation and analysis software and appropriate measures and statistics for reporting findings. We also discuss the process of relating validated findings to broader research questions (‘meta-inference’), extrapolating them to other settings and associated questions of research design. 2025-02-10 09:30:00 UTC 2025-02-14 16:00:00 UTC ACSPRI Online, Australia Online Australia ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au Ph: +61 3 8376 6496 [] [] 12 workshop open_to_all social network researchSocial network analysisMixed MethodsQualitative ResearchQualitative methodssocial media data

  • Questionnaire Design: Online

    3 - 4 April 2025

    Questionnaire Design: Online https://dresa.org.au/events/questionnaire-design-online-faf39ce5-2cb1-44a5-81f1-b9191d4a50a4 This two day workshop will focus on questionnaire design: types of questions, types of response categories, open versus closed ended questions, questionnaire layout and order of questions and questioning, common mistakes, pilot testing and specific issues such as “The importance of Cover Design.” The workshop includes practice designing the layout of surveys and practice critiquing and writing questions and responses. Topics that are covered include uses of surveys, constructing survey questions that are clear and unbiased, the need to match attitudinal or behavioral data collection with the purpose of the survey, and combining objective and open-ended questioning in order to enhance the usability of results. Types of data that can be collected in surveys will be covered, as well common mistakes made with surveys. The use of an internet survey tool will be demonstrated. 2025-04-03 10:00:00 UTC 2025-04-04 16:00:00 UTC ACSPRI online online ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au ph: +61 3 8376 6496 [] [] 12 workshop open_to_all Questionnaire designsurvey designsurvey instrumentssurvey research

  • LimeSurvey Web Surveys: Online

    1 May 2025

    LimeSurvey Web Surveys: Online https://dresa.org.au/events/limesurvey-web-surveys-8e41122a-a411-43e1-b901-3cf0b6b244ad Limesurvey is a powerful web based survey tool, used in many fields for conducting high quality web based surveys. This workshop runs through setting up, conducting and exporting your data for a web based survey in the freely available Limesurvey web survey software system. If you already have a draft questionnaire, you could use this workshop as an opportunity to have it programmed in the Limesurvey system. 2025-05-01 09:30:00 UTC 2025-05-01 16:30:00 UTC ACSPRI online online ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au [] [] 12 workshop open_to_all survey designsurvey researchsurvey instrumentsLimeSurveyweb survey

  • Focus Group Design and Moderation: Online

    12 - 15 May 2025

    Focus Group Design and Moderation: Online https://dresa.org.au/events/focus-group-design-and-moderation-online-1d1eade5-aae4-47ea-b6c8-5e37102691fb This master-class runs over three half days and equips participants with practical techniques and a solid understanding of focus group methods for social research. The course covers the theoretical foundations of conducting focus groups, including their value, limitations, and ethical considerations. With a trauma-informed lens, participants will learn how to translate research questions into effective discussion guides and apply them in practice, using group activities for both face-to-face and online settings. The masterclass also includes opportunities to develop moderation skills and create materials for participants' own research projects (or someone else’s). Practical guidance will be provided on setting up a safe, engaging group environment (in-person or virtual), managing challenging group dynamics, handling logistical considerations, and preparing for the next steps in data analysis. 2025-05-12 09:30:00 UTC 2025-05-15 13:45:00 UTC ACSPRI online online ACSPRI info@acspri.org.au ph: +61 3 8376 6496 [] [] 12 workshop open_to_all Focus groupsfocus group designfocus group moderationqualitative dataqualitative interviewing

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