Mixed Methods for Educational Researchers

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This course is a doctoral-level introduction to mixed methods research methodology. As a methods course, its focus is on the design and implementation of research that combines qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. The course will include discussions about the most effective ways to integrate qualitative and quantitative data and critiques of published mixed methods research. Additionally, students will review the philosophical foundations of qualitative and quantitative paradigms so as to better understand the appropriate use of each, as well as to effectively avoid pitfalls common to mixed methods designs. Analysis of specific conceptual frameworks will provide basic practice in designing and executing mixed methods research in the field of education.