1. Two-Day Workshop on Mixed Method Research – Using SPSS and NVivo Planning, Analyzing and Writing Date: 10-11, May, 2013- online and 17-18, May, 2013 - onsite

2. The long debate for pros and cons of qualitative and quantitative research has turned into mixed method research. This emerging approach is largely backed by growing area of inter-disciplinary research. Scholars have identified various innovative strategies and techniques to operationalize mixed method research to answer marriage of both qualitative and quantitative research challenges. This workshop trains participants on fundamental strategies of mixed method research related to planning and execution. Participants will also learn how to combine potentials of SPSS and NVivo software for quantitative and qualitative analysis. About Workshop

3. Are you concerned about? How to plan mixed method research? How to combine qualitative and quantitative data analysis? How to use SPSS and NVivo for mixed method research? How to write and present mixed method research Objectives : To orient participants about mixed method research To train people on design strategies of mixed method research To train participants on analysis and writing of mixed method research To train researchers on usage of SPSS and NVivo for mixed method research

4. Major Learning Areas Day 01 Planning Mixed Method Research What is mixed methods research- philosophical fundamentals When and why to use mixed methods Key differences in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research Designing Mixed Method Research Marriage strategies of quantitative and qualitative data Parallel, Conversion, Sequential, Multilevel and Data Synthesis Design Strategies: Sequential Explanatory Strategy Sequential Exploratory Strategy Sequential Transformative Strategy Concurrent Triangulation Strategy Concurrent Embedded Strategy Concurrent Transformative Strategy Managing Mixed Method Research Benefits of using mixed methods Challenges of using mixed methods Consideration for write up in mixed methods Consideration for publishing in mixed methods

5. Major Learning Areas Day 02 Using SPSS (software) for Mixed Method Research Usage of SPSS Descriptive analysis Comparative Analysis Using NVivo (software) for Mixed Method Research Data Feeding into Software (Quantitative and Qualitative) Data Analysis through Software Results Presentation through Software A Case Study of Mixed Method Research Design and Study Plan Literature Review Data Collection Data Analysis Results presentation and Write up

6. Who Should attend this Programme? Who should attend? MS/PhD Scholars Faculty and researchers of universities Scientific officers of universities R&D managers and planers Research officers of NGOs and social organizations Consultants and policy analysts What you will get? Certificates and CDs Networking with Scholars Post workshop services Discounts for next workshops Collaboration for joint research Support for research grants and funding

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