Websites to consult for training in research methods
Please consult the following websites for training in a wide range of research methods relevant to psychotherapy. Please click on the links that are given to get up to date and detailed information about specific courses running throughout the year.
The Cathie Marsh Centre for Census and Survey Research (CCSR) offers short courses in quantitative methods and data analysis. Courses are offered at different levels - http://www.ccsr.ac.uk
Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS) Networking Group provides training on software programs that can be used in qualitative data analysis - http://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology/
research/researchcentres/caqdas/trainingandevents
Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis and Collection delivers annual one to two week courses that focus on quantitative and qualitative research methods, research design, techniques for data collection and measurement as well as mathematics - http://www.essex.ac.uk/summerschool/
ESRC National Centre for Research Methods offers an extensive range of training in social science research methods through its multiple research networks This is a very comprehensive website - http://www.ncrm.ac.uk/
Health Experiences Research Group (University Oxford Dept. of Primary Health Care) run courses in qualitative research methods - http://www.primarycare.ox.ac.uk/research/herg/hergcourses/courses
ReStore is a sustainable bank of online research methods resources developed as part of ESRC funding - a potential resource for those not able to participate in face to face training - http://www.restore.ac.uk/
The Social Research Association runs training around many aspects of social research including: sampling, questionnaire design and analysis and a range of qualitative methods - http://www.the-sra.org.uk/training.htm
Please contact Liz McDonnell at if you would like to add additional information about research training opportunities
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