Designing Mixed Method Evaluation Research
Date:
07/02/2020
Organised by:
Department of Methodology, London School of Economics
Presenter:
Dr Flora Cornish
Level:
Intermediate (some prior knowledge)
Contact:
Department of Methodology, London School of Economics. 02071075212. methodology.admin@lse.ac.uk.
Map:
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Venue:
LRB.4.02
LSE PhD Academy, Lionel Robbins Building.
10 Portugal Street.
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.
Cost:
£30.00
Website and registration:
Region:
Greater London
Keywords:
Data Collection, Survey and Questionnaire Design, Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination
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