Overview
Description
Introduction to mixed methods research for doctoral students. Focusing on the design and implementation of research that combines qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, introducing innovative methods including data transformation (qualitative data is quantized). Centrally, the course addresses the meaning of “mixing” or ways to integrate qualitative and quantitative data.
Requirements
Prerequisites
ENGR 714
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 714.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
- demonstrate an understanding of key historical, philosophical, and paradigmatic debates about mixed methods research methodology.
- identify the distinguishing characteristics of 6 major mixed methods research designs.
- identify criteria to systematically evaluate scholarly quality of publications that utilize mixed methods.
- identify different ways to transform and combine qualitative and quantitative data.