MGH Division of Clinical Research

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Overview- Investigator Section

Speaker: Lara Traeger, PhD, Associate Director of the MGH DCR Qualitative & Mixed Methods Research Unit

Sponsored by the MGH Division of Clinical Research and the Mongan Institute of Health Policy

This four-session course provides a practical introduction for clinical researchers who are interested in developing a study involving qualitative research methods. Course topics include:

1. Overview of qualitative and mixed method aims, designs and methodologies
2. Selecting a study design, recruitment strategy and sample size
3. Developing a qualitative research data collection instrument (e.g., interview guide)
4. Coding and analyzing qualitative research data; integrating mixed methods results

*This section is for MGH Investigators. We will conduct another section for MGH Clinical Research Coordinators starting May 4. Registration will be open soon. Please email tmorrison-rohlfs@partners.org with questions.

Programs: Clinical Research Investigator Experienced Clinical Research Coordinator

Categories: Clinical Research Qualitative Research

Sponsor: MGH Division of Clinical Research

Modules

An overview of qualitative methods
Development of qualitative research instrument (i.e., interview guide)
Qualitative data analysis
Selecting your design, recruitment and sample size

Past Offerings

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Overview- Investigator Section June 1, 2017
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Overview- Investigator Section July 6, 2017
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Overview- Investigator Section
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Overview- Investigator Section April 4, 2018
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Overview- Investigator Section April 8, 2020
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Overview- Investigator Section April 3, 2019
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Overview- Investigator Section April 6, 2021

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Anonymous: Lara Traeger is an outstanding instructor. Her explanations are clear and she made the course easy to follow and fun. More courses with her please.
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Anonymous: Extremely helpful course, the most helpful one I've taken so far at Partners. Lara did a terrific job.
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Date Reviewed: April 24, 2019, 3:36 p.m.
Anonymous: Great introduction to qualitative research--broad overview of several topics from designing a study to analyzing results. This was a great starting point for a beginner like myself!
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Jennifer F: An outstandingly useful and highly practical intro course on qualitative methods. Applicable materials. Effective use of highly relevant examples from the instructor's work as well as from participants.
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Anonymous: Instructor was excellent and clearly and expert in the field. Nice mix of didactics and incorporating existing projects / examples from the group.
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Anonymous: Great introduction to qualitative methods and resources available through MGH CRP.
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