Mixed Methods Research and Designs, 2–3 cr

This course will deal with when, how, and why to mix qualitative and quantitative methods within one research design. The first part will cover research design issues, as well as theoretical assumptions and justifications for mixed methods. Also practical problems and solutions to mixed methods research are explored. The second and third part will deal with the qualitative and quantitative perspective in a mixed methods research design, respectively.

Course description and timetable:

Day 1

9-11: Overview of research methods and design

11-12: break

12-14: Mixed methods research and design

14-16: Problems and limitations in MMR

Day 2

9-11: Qualitative research and MMR

11-12: break

12-16: Qualitative exercises and student’s projects (in computer classroom)

Day 3

9-11: Quantitative research and MMR

11-12: break

12-16: Quantitative exercises and student’s projects (in computer classroom)