Teacher: Professor Manfred Max Bergman, University of Basel

Aim of the course: 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.


Learning outcomes: After the course students will

- understand the principles of mixed methods research
- identify the possibilities and limitations of mixed methods research
- have a clear idea about which design - mono or mixed methods - is most appropriate for the participants' project


Course description and timetable: The course will follow the outline below. Participants will be able to work on their own research and data.

Wed 9 May 2012

Classroom Pinni B3107

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

Thu 10 May 2012

9-11: Qualitative research and MMR (Classroom Pinni B4113)

11-12: break

12-16: Qualitative exercises and student's projects (Computer classroom 40 (Pinni B0040))

Fri 11 May 2012

9-11: Quantitative research and MMR (Classroom Pinni B4113)

11-12: break

12-16: Quantitative exercises and student's projects (Computer classroom 40 (Pinni B0040))

Students' evaluation: pass/fail. Pre-assignment + active participation = 2 ECTS. Students presenting their work at the seminar will receive + 1 ECTS.


Enrolment: Enrolment in Nettiopsu, enrolment time  14.3. -  18.4. Students are selected on first come-first serve -basis.

Pre-assignment:
Send a short message by email to: tohtorikurssit.yti@uta.fi by the end of the application period. The pre-assignment is part of the enrolment, the enrolment is not completed without pre-assignment.

Write:

1.    Name, subject/department
2.    The topic of your own research and a short description (theme, questions, research design, methods)
3.    What do you understand with mixed methods
4. Are you willing to present your work to other students (+ 1 ECTS)

 
Preferred readings:

Day 1

- Tashakkori & Teddlie (2007). The new era of mixed method. Journal of Mixed Methods Research.
- Bergman (2011). On Concepts and Paradigms in Mixed Methods Research. Journal of Mixed Methods Research.
- Bergman (2008). Advances in mixed methods research. SAGE

- Bergman (2010). The politics, fashions, and conventions of research. Journal of Mixed Methods Research.

Day 2

- Tashakkori & Teddlie (1998). Mixed methodology: Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. SAGE.

Day 3

- Creswell & Plano Clark (2006). Designing and conducting mixed methods research. SAGE.

- Bergman (2011). The good, the bad, and the ugly in mixed method research and design. Journal of Mixed Methods Research.