Designing mixed method evaluation research
Date:
09/12/2015
Organised by:
London School of Economics
Presenter:
Dr Flora Cornish
Level:
Intermediate (some prior knowledge)
Contact:
Gillian Urquhart, 0207 955 7639, methodology.admin@lse.ac.uk
Map:
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Venue:
PhD Academy, Lionel Robbins Building, Portugal Street, London
Description:
Mixed method designs (using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods) are increasingly used and documented in applied fields, in situations where researchers seek to assess and understand the effects of policies or interventions. In this session, we will distinguish the main rationales for combining methods, and their associated designs.
We will explore strengths, weaknesses, challenges and effective methodological practices for a variety of mixed method research designs. Important principles of complementarity, confirmation, sequencing and nesting will be laid out and examined. Examples from the fields of housing policy, public health and drug policy will be used, as well as examples from students’ own work.
Exercise
In the practical part of the workshop, we will critically examine a variety of research designs from the published literature, discussing how to improve those designs, build upon them, and the methodological challenges introduced by each. Students using mixed methods designs are invited to present a brief account of their research design, for feedback and discussion.
This workshop will take place on Wednesday 9th December 2015, 10am-12pm (lecture) and 1pm - 3 pm (practical session) -
Cost:
£30
Website and registration:
http://eshop.lse.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&prodid=1707
Region:
Greater London
Keywords:
Mixed Methods Approaches (other)
Related publications and presentations:
Mixed Methods Approaches (other)