Principal speaker
Dr Judy Rose
This workshop helps researchers investigate the meanings and underlying "ologies' of Mixed Methods research, which adopts both qual(itative) and quant(itative) methods. In addition to methodology, when designing research, social scientists refer to ontology (what is being researched), axiology (the values influencing research), and epistemology (the approach and way that evidence is used). Other researchers in disciplines where quant methods prevail may refer to these as definitions, assumptions and logic-especially relating to causality. These "ologies' may be overlooked in MM research projects, with potential for poor research design, poor outcomes, superficial mixing that does not exploit the data, or even incompatible paradigms. We start by considering the logics of inquiry that are used in MM research (e.g., inductive, deductive and abductive), then provide an overview of the paradigms (e.g., constructivism, pragmatism, positivism) especially those well-suited to a MM approach. Developing an awareness of different epistemological paradigms helps the researcher to conceptualize, assemble, conduct and write-up MM findings. Finally, we provide some tips and traps to be aware of when opting for MM.
Format: Online delivery, with breakout groups, including a Question-and-Answer session.
Intended audience: Beginners, and researchers at any stage of Mixed Methods research, who wish to establish an understanding of the "ologies' underpinning MM.
Recommended Reading, before attending: Shannon-Baker, P. (2016). Making paradigms meaningful in mixed methods research. Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 10(4), 319-334. Please read pp. 319-324.
Connection to other workshops: This lays the groundwork for the whole series of 7 workshops on the themes of Mixed Methods Foundations, and of Specialised Mixed Methods.
This session is for current Griffith University staff and students only.
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RSVP on or before Sunday 7 April 2024 15.05 pm, by email red@griffith.edu.au , or via https://events.griffith.edu.au/LPgm5D