Mixed Methods Research & Evaluation

Subject EDUC90717 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 contact hours
Total Time Commitment:

120 hours total

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Contact

Education Student Centre
234 Queensberry Street
Call: 13 MELB (13 6352)

Subject Overview:

This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of mixed methods research and evaluation. Topics that will be covered include: the emergence of mixed methods approaches; nature and purposes of mixed methods studies; choosing mixed methods designs; synthesis of mixed methods data; strengths and limitations of mixed methods research and evaluation projects. Practical aspects of the course will involve the design of a mixed methods study incorporating qualitative and quantitative data sources.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject it is expected that students should be able to:
• understand the philosophical foundations of mixed methods research and evaluation;
• articulate the main features and design options for mixed methods studies;
• appropriately combine and integrate a range of data sources within mixed methods studies; and
• reflect critically on the benefits and challenges of undertaking interdisciplinary mixed methods studies.

Assessment:

There are three pieces of assessment:

  • Written task of 1500 words due in Week 4 (30%);
  • Written task of 3000 words due at the end of the course (60%);
  • Class or forum participation throughout the semester (10%).
Prescribed Texts:

Creswell, J. & Plano Clark, V. (2010) Designing and conducting mixed methods research (2nd Ed). Thousand Oaks, CA.: Sage.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Master of Education (Stream 100B)Coursework
Master of Education (Stream 150)
Master of Evaluation
Master of Evaluation
Master of Information Systems
Postgraduate Certificate in Evaluation

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