Course Description
An overview of mixed methods in evaluation and social science
research, focusing on the origins of mixed methods approaches,
paradigmatic issues, research designs, and data analysis.
Emphasis on practice features critiques of samples of empirical
work from various disciplines and domains of study.
Athena Title
Mixed Methods
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ERSH 8575, QUAL 8575E
Prerequisite
ERSH 4300/6300 and QUAL 8400
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to understand the assumptions and paradigmatic issues underlying the use of mixed methods inquiry.
- Students will be able to identify and articulate the major types of mixed methods research designs.
- Students will be able to summarize the data analysis strategies within mixed methods research designs.
- Students will be able to prepare a final product that summarizes, synthesizes, reflects on, critiques, or challenges the mixed methods course content.
- Students will be able to develop and explain the rationale for using a mixed methods research approach in a study.
Topical Outline
- Mixed Methods Perspectives
- Frameworks and Data Collection Designs
- Data Analysis
- Standards and Reporting
