Designing mixed method evaluation research
Date:
08/12/2017
Organised by:
London School of Economics and Political Science
Presenter:
Dr Flora Cornish
Level:
Intermediate (some prior knowledge)
Contact:
Esti Sidley, 0207 955 6947, methodology.admin@lse.ac.uk
Map:
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Venue:
PhD Academy, 4th floor, Lionel Robbins Building, Portugal Street, London
Description:
Evaluation research investigates the effects (positive and negative) of social policies or interventions and the reasons for those successes and failures, in order to learn transferable lessons. Mixed method designs (using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods) are increasingly used and documented in evaluation research, to produce a comprehensive understanding of a complex intervention situation. 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
Website and registration:
http://eshop.lse.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&prodid=2243
Region:
Greater London
Keywords:
Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Mixed Methods Approaches (other), nesting, sequencing
Related publications and presentations:
Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
Mixed Methods Approaches (other)