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Week - 1
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Historical Development of Scientific Inquiry and Methodological Thought: Scientific perspectives before and after the 20th century, research traditions, and methodological transformations |
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Week - 2
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Research Paradigms and Epistemology: Positivism, post-positivism, constructivism, pragmatism, and their influence on mixed methods research |
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Week - 3
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Introduction to Mixed Methods Research: Definition, historical development, key characteristics, and use of mixed methods in educational sciences |
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Week - 4
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Paradigmatic Perspectives on Mixed Methods Research: Pragmatic paradigm, worldviews, and philosophical foundations of mixed methods research |
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Week - 5
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Quantitative and Qualitative Dimensions in Mixed Methods Research: Characteristics, strengths, and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research |
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Week - 6
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Developing Mixed Methods Research Questions: Research problems, purposes, and formulation of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods questions |
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Week - 7
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Mixed Methods Research Designs I: Convergent parallel design, explanatory sequential design, and exploratory sequential design |
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Week - 8
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Mixed Methods Research Designs II: Embedded design, multiphase design, and transformative designs |
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Week - 9
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Sampling Strategies in Mixed Methods Research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods sampling approaches |
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Week - 10
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Data Collection Strategies in Mixed Methods Research: Integration of quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques |
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Week - 11
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Data Analysis in Mixed Methods Research: Quantitative and qualitative data analysis processes, integration, and interpretation |
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Week - 12
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Literature Review in Mixed Methods Research: Systematic literature review, synthesis, and identification of research gaps |
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Week - 13
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Designing Research Using Mixed Methods: Research proposal development, methodological alignment, and research planning |
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Week - 14
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Presentation and Evaluation of Mixed Methods Research Projects: Presentation, discussion, and evaluation of student research projects |
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