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Mixed Methods

Description

The objective of the Mixed Methods Interdisciplinary Graduate Group is to explore and expand understanding of the integration and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative methods of scientific inquiry. The focus of this group is to examine the philosophy/paradigmatic underpinnings of mixed methods research, types of mixed methods designs, key methodological issues of concern (sampling, measurement, and analysis), synthesis and dissemination of mixed methods research, and quality in mixed methods research. A main objective is to create a critical mass of researchers to develop interdisciplinary, collaborative research initiatives (e.g., NIH Program Project Grant or T32 Training Grant). An additional objective is to facilitate the incorporation of mixed method concepts and principles in existing research design courses. The members of the Mixed Methods Interdisciplinary Graduate Group hail from a range of disciplines (e.g., nursing, anthropology, epidemiology, family social science, psychology) and include research associates, Master’s and doctoral level students, University faculty, and University administrative staff. 

Leadership
The primary contact for this group is Dr. Joseph E. Gaugler (Human Dev. & Family Studies, Gerontology/School of Nursing).  Additional members of the leadership team include Dr. Frances P. Lawrenz (Educational Psychology/Wallace Professor of Teaching and Learning).

Membership

Please direct questions about the new interdisciplinary graduate groups to Vicki Field, Director of The Graduate School’s Office of Interdisciplinary Initiatives, field001@umn.edu or 612-625-6532.