Realist Methodology: Philosophy, Principles and Practice

January 20th, 2025
9:45am - 4:30pm

University of the West of England
Frenchay Campus

Coldharbour Lane
Stoke Gifford, Bristol
BS16 1QY, UK

This one-day training will provide an overview of the philosophy, principles and practice of Realist Methodology. Participants will explore the logic behind realist thinking and the contribution it makes to research. This workshop is suitable for those new to the methodology or who are contemplating how it could be used, as well as those who are currently working on realist projects.

Content covers (but not limited to):

• Overview of principles and philosophy pertaining to Realist Methodology;

• Understanding ‘Initial Programme Theories (IPTs)’ and the ‘theory-testing approach’;

• Defining ‘context’ ‘mechanism’ and ‘outcome’ for CMO configurations;

• Envisioning steps involved in realist project design, data collection, and analysis.

The workshop will involve didactic teaching as well as small group discussion and a workshop exercise. A reading list including key literature on realist methodology is also provided for further study.

Date and Schedule:
January 20th, 2025 (9:45am - 4:30pm)

Part 1: (9:45am-11:00am)
Overview of Realist Philosophy and Principles of Realist Methodology

Break (11:00am - 11:15am)

Part 2: (11:15am - 12:45pm)
Understanding Programme Theories and the Context-Mechanism-Outcome Configuration

Lunch (12:45pm - 1:30pm)

Part 3: (1:30pm - 2:45pm)
Workshop exercise and Discussion

Break (2:45pm - 3:00pm)

Part 4: (3:00pm - 4:30pm)
Realist Project Design, Data Collection and Analysis.

Fee:

Professional: £225 Early Bird** (£275 Regular)
Student: £185 Early Bird** (£235 Regular)
(*Students must have full time student status)

**Early bird ends January 7th, 2025

Refund policy:

50% Until (and including) January 7th, 2025
No refunds after January 7th, 2025

For queries regarding the workshop please contact: j.jagosh@realistmethodology-cares.org
For administrative queries please contact Robyn at: admin@realistmethodology-cares.org

*For those wishing to attend both the one-day training at UWE as well as the three-day training at the Engineers’ House Conference Centre in Bristol, you may register for both workshops using the link below: