Michigan Mixed Methods Research and Scholarship Program

WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MIXED METHODS PROGRAM

At the University of Michigan, we are building a new hub for mixed methods research led by mixed methodologists Dr. Michael D. Fetters, Dr. Timothy C. Guetterman, and Dr. John W. Creswell. We are an interdisciplinary program bringing together scholars within and outside of the University of Michigan with national/international expertise in mixed methods.

Our mission is to promote mixed methods research and scholarship across academic disciplines through education, training, consulting and mentoring with the support of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Michigan.

Join us for our workshops and the Qualitative & Mixed Methods Learning Lab to improve your mixed methods skills! You can also check out our Resources page, find out what's happening in the world of mixed methods by reading the Journal of Mixed Methods Research and becoming a member of the MMIRA. Sign up for our mailing list to receive our newsletter and future mixed methods training announcements.

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What is Mixed Methods Research?

Mixed methods research (MMR) is “an approach to research in social, behavioral, and health sciences in which the investigator gathers both quantitative (closed-ended) and qualitative (open-ended) data, integrates the two, and then draws interpretations based on the combined strength of both sets of data to understand research problems.” (Creswell 2014, Concise Introduction to Mixed Methods Research) It is rapidly becoming a popular methodology used in social and health sciences the past 30 years.

The "1+1=3" on our mug expresses the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, representing the synergy and the challenge of integrating qualitative and quantitative methods in research. Read more on the idea of "1+1=3" in MMR at the Journal of Mixed Methods Research.

On how to conduct rigorous MMR, read the Best Practices for Mixed Methods Research by NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at: https://obssr.od.nih.gov/training/mixed-methods-research/

mixed methods workshops

Learn. Apply. Refine.

Work on your Mixed Methods Research Project
Study Design
Analysis
Writing

Expert Knowledge & Feedback
Learn from leading
mixed methods experts and receive feedback from them on your own project.

Interactive-Participatory Approach
In our workshop, you are expected to work on your own mixed methods research project. Come learn, apply and refine!

Workshops throughout the Year
Come learn the cutting-edge mixed methodology and network with fellow mixed methods enthusiasts. See future workshops.

Upcoming workshops

~Registration is now OPEN~

Designing a Mixed Methods Research Project Workshop
November 10-12, 2021
LIVE ONLINE workshop based in the U.S. Eastern time zone

~Save the Date~

Advances in Mixed Methods Research Integration and Analysis Workshop
March 9-11, 2022
LIVE ONLINE workshop based in the U.S. Eastern time zone

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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Through the generosity of the McCune Foundation, scholarship awards are available for qualified international students and faculty to attend one of our upcoming mixed methods workshops at the University of Michigan. For more information and application instructions click here.

The Michigan Mixed Methods Program is offering scholarships to U.S.-based students as well. Anyone who is enrolled in a doctoral program at a U.S.-based school is eligible to apply. For more in formation and application instructions click here.

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our workshop

“The workshop helped me refine my thinking about mixed methods and how to clearly present the work in my grant application. The faculty were very approachable and their suggestions helped me to refine my project."
Florian R. Schroeck, MD, MS
Dartmouth College, USA

“The workshop was intensive and fantastic!”
Taichi Hatta, MSc
Kyoto University, Japan

"I've been excited about my dissertation all along but this workshop breathed new life into my desire and understanding of applying mixed methods to special education research. I *can't wait* to be part of the change to bring mixed methods into the field of special education."
Angelique Atkins
Arizona State University, USA