Introduction to Designing & Conducting Mixed Methods Research

Introduction to Designing & Conducting Mixed Methods Research, a collaboration between the Harvard Catalyst Education and Community Engagement programs, is an online, eight-week course that offers an introduction to mixed methods research in the health sciences. This course is ideal for learners who are planning or conducting their first mixed methods study.  During the course, participants will learn how qualitative and quantitative data can be integrated to capture the perspectives of patients, providers, communities, or healthcare organizations. Course topics 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 – these learners can request a mixed methods consultation via the Harvard Catalyst Community Engagement Program.

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

Session dates

October 16 – December 11, 2024

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

• Free for Harvard-affiliated institutions
• Non-CTSA member: $450.00
• CTSA member: $337.50
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