By taking this course, students will

1. Define mixed-method research,

2. Know the history of this research approach,

3. Describe the purposes of mixed-method research, 

4. Discuss philosophical foundations of mixed-method research

5. Describe the steps in mixed methods data collection used in the different types of designs, 

6. Describe the different procedures available for analyzing, mixing, and validating quantitative and qualitative data within mixed methods designs

7. Compare and contrast mixed-method research designs 

8. Critique studies with mixed-method research design Develop a mixed-method research proposal