Accessing and Analyzing National Databases to Conduct Mixed-Methods Research in Secondary and Higher Education

Session Submission Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This extended course will provide graduate students, emerging- and continuing scholars with information and skills to access and analyze national databases, construct theoretical frameworks, in conjunction with qualitative data, to conduct mixed methods research in education. This course is designed to be intentionally interactive and will consist of activities, group dialogue, and independent exercises to facilitate one’s understanding of the course content. Participants will be trained on data from widely used federal sources, technical issues associated with analyzing data from complex design surveys, techniques for using theory and qualitative data in mixed methods research. Participants should bring a fully-charged laptop to the workshop; internet access, while useful, is not required.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Director

• Terrell Lamont Strayhorn, The Ohio State University

Instructor

• Tonya N. Saddler, Marywood University