NURS 8193 "Mixed Methods in the Social, Behavioral, & Applied Health Sciences," 9:05 am-12:05 pm, Wednesdays. Spring 2010. Led by Professor Joseph Gaugler.

Please contact Professor Gaugler before registering for this class. To register for the course, please visit the OneStop course schedule page

A major objective of this course is for students to integrate qualitative research strategies (e.g., ethnographic data; the process and meaning of phenomena) with quantitative approaches (empirical; description and generalizability) in their own dissertation designs. Students will examine the complementary strengths of using this mixed-methodological framework when determining the etiology of relevant outcomes or evaluating interventions to improve these outcomes. The initial modules of the course will focus on various models of mixed-methodology. The second set of modules will examine critical issues that arise from implementing mixed methods design (e.g., validity, generalizability, analysis). The final module of the course will identify and critique research studies that have successfully incorporated mixed methodologies to answer key research questions of interest (e.g., community-based participatory research partnerships). Throughout this course, students will apply mixed methods strategies to refine and expand the scope of their own research.

Professor Gaugler is in the School of Nursing.