Graduate Students' Perception of a Mixed Methods Course: Response to an Exit Survey

• In Event: 75.041 - MTCC Roundtable Session 33
  In Roundtable Session: 75.041-11 - Considerations for Faculty Teaching Educational Research Courses

Abstract

The overall purpose of this study was to examine graduate students’ perceptions of mixed
methods research. Students were asked to provide their perceptions of the methodology as a
whole, the usefulness of mixed methods in their life and profession, and the advantage of mixed
methods from a consumer of research standpoint. This study will give conference attendees a chance to see what students have to say about mixed methods after taking a course and the benefits of mixed methods for students. The talk will also give conference attendees a chance to reflect on teaching practices and how that may impact students’ views of mixed methods.

Authors

• Courtney McKim, University of Wyoming

• David Hvidston, University of Wyoming