Mixed Methods Research for Evaluation

Subject EDUC90797 (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
Total Time Commitment:

120 hours. Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs/online classes) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

Prerequisites:

This subject is open to students in the Master of Evaluation, Master of Evaluation Research, and Postgraduate Certificate in Evaluation.

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

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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:
  • Online forum participation throughout semester, equivalent to 1500 words 30%
  • Online test equivalent to 1500 words, due mid-semester 30%
  • Written task of 2000 words, due end of semester 40%
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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