2.015 - PDC07: Fully Integrated Mixed Method Approaches

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This interactive workshop introduces fully integrated mixed method research (FIMM) as a methodology for integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches throughout the research process from its initial inception through its execution. A slightly more advanced version of the popular workshop led by a faculty member with more than fifteen years of experience teaching mixed research courses and offered at AERA in 2017 and 2018, this workshop is targeted toward graduate students and early career researchers with some familiarity with mixed methods research. Learning goals for the course include to explore ways that multiple sources of data can be engaged dialectically in (a) the construction of research questions, (b) the development of a sampling plan, (c) during data collection and analysis, and (d) in the drawing of multi-dimensional conclusions. The afternoon session offers an opportunity to experiment with innovative ways to integrate qualitative and quantitative data during analysis through the use of an activity that involves the critical incident technique. Participants completing the workshop will come away with a list of ideas about creative ways the qualitative and quantitative data can be integrated. A pre-course assignment is to read "A Primer About Mixed Methods Approaches for Research in an Educational Context" available at
https://mixedmethodresearch.wordpress.com/additional-resources-by-e-g-creamer/ . A link to a public folder with course material will be sent early the week of the course.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Director

• Elizabeth G. Creamer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University