Introduction to Designing & Conducting Mixed Methods Research, a collaboration between the Harvard Catalyst Education and Community Engagement programs, offers an introduction to mixed methods research in the health sciences. This course is ideal for learners who are planning or conducting their first mixed methods study.
The course will focus on how qualitative and quantitative data can be integrated to capture the perspectives of patients, providers, communities, or healthcare organizations. Course topics include: formulating mixed methods research questions, collecting and analyzing different types of data, choosing the appropriate mixed methods designs, and interpreting mixed method research results.
The course also provides an overview of qualitative research concepts that are essential for conducting rigorous mixed methods research.
Please note that this course does not comprehensively address complex mixed methods designs or other advanced topics in the field – these learners can request a mixed methods consultation via the Harvard Catalyst Community Engagement Program.
There is a recommended textbook that course participants are responsible for purchasing, A Concise Introduction to Mixed Methods Research, Second Edition (John W. Creswell, 2021)
This resource is offered for free to Harvard and Harvard affiliates. If you are a Harvard Catalyst Community Partner, please contact us by emailing mmr@catalyst.harvard.edu in order to complete your registration.
