SW 7523 - Using Mixed Methods in Social Work Research

This course focuses on the use of mixed methods-quantitative and qualitative- to address complex research questions in social work. Problems of trying to merge methods and practical strategies for accomplishing this successfully, as well as paradigmatic issues, will be discussed. Students will use prior products developed in their quantitative and qualitative methods courses to devise a mixed method proposal that integrates readings on mixed methods with their own research interests.