NURS 8834 Mixed Methods Research
This advanced elective methods course will address the theory and practice of mixing quantitative and qualitative approaches within a single study to address complex research questions in federal or military nursing and health care. Learners will examine the nature of mixing methods, various conceptualizations of mixed methods design and analysis, and challenges of mixed methods research. Paradigmatic challenges inherent to merging methods and practical strategies for successful implementation will be discussed. The hands-on, practical nature of this course emphasis on practice will feature critiques of empirical mixed methods studies from nursing and other disciplines. The student will incorporate prior assignments completed in quantitative and qualitative methods classes combined with concepts integrated from directed course readings to devise a mixed methods proposal aligned with the student’s research interests.