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Introduction to Designing & Conducting Mixed Methods Research

Online course on mixed methods research in the health sciences

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Course Goals

  • Understand mixed methods research
  • Appreciate the strengths and limitations of qualitative and quantitative data
  • Understand the intent, procedures, advantages, and challenges of three basic mixed methods designs
  • Learn the three basic mixed methods designs

Introduction to Designing & Conducting Mixed Methods Research, a collaboration between  Harvard Catalyst Education and Community Engagement, is an online, eight-week course that offers an introduction to mixed methods research in the health sciences. This course is ideal for those who are planning (or already conducting) their first mixed methods study.

The course will focus on how qualitative and quantitative data can be integrated to capture the perspectives of patients, providers, communities, or healthcare organizations. Topics covered include: formulating mixed methods research questions, collecting and analyzing different types of data, choosing the appropriate mixed methods designs, and interpreting mixed method research results.

The course also provides an overview of qualitative research concepts that are essential for conducting rigorous mixed methods research.

Please note that this course does not comprehensively address complex mixed methods designs or other advanced topics in the field. If you are interested, please request a mixed methods consultation via our team at Community Engagement.

The recommended textbook (retail $42) that course participants are responsible for purchasing is A Concise Introduction to Mixed Methods Research, Second Edition (John W. Creswell, 2021).

Session dates

September 17 – November 12, 2026

Time commitment

Online course work and assignments averaging two to three hours per week.

Audience

Clinical professionals who may want to apply a mixed methods-approach to their work.

We believe that the research community is strengthened by understanding how a number of factors including gender identity, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, culture, religion, national origin, language, disability, and age shape the environment in which we live and work, affect each of our personal identities, and impacts all areas of human health.

Eligibility

MD, PhD, DMD, ScD, DNP, or master’s degree, with prior knowledge of quantitative methodologies (priority will be given to fellows and junior faculty).

Fee

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Introduction to Design and Conducting Mixed Methods Research will be available in fall 2026.