MIXED METHODS RESEARCH.

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This course will provide an applied overview of mixed methods research designs with an emphasis on their utility in social justice-oriented research. It will foster student synthesis and reflection on qualitative and quantitative research training, exploring mixed methods as one paradigm to enhance scholarly insight into critical issues. The course will cover the epistemological underpinnings of mixed methods research, the development of mixed methods research questions, core mixed methods research designs, complex mixed methods research designs, and appropriate methods for collecting, analyzing, integrating, and reporting mixed methods research. Prerequisite: SOCW 6340 and SOCW 6348 .