Research Design - Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods

This course, available on the edX platform, is designed as a basic introduction to the complex world of research methods and provides both theoretical and practical information for students to give them a foundation for carrying out research in a wide range of disciplines using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods.

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Step by step instructions and templates for research designs: Descriptive
Correlational
Experimental
Quasi-experimental
Cross-sectional
Longitudinal
Case study
Ethnographic
Exploratory
Explanatory

The correct choice of methodology in research allows you to collate required information and accomplish the final goals of the study. This article discusses the available research methodologies and the basis of selecting the most suitable one.

Qualitative and Quantitative research methods are often considered to represent different philosophies and views. Their approach and the methods used to collect and analyse data also vary considerably. This infographic shares snippet of differences between these two research methodologies.

This reading contrasts qualitative and quantitative methods, and how both are applied in health care research.

Explores what qualitative research is; how it is used in health care; a range of methods; and provides further reading and references.

The use of qualitative research methods is becoming more popular in health either as the primary research method or as part of a mixed methods approach to investigating a health issue. This seminar covers the benefits of using qualitative research; some of the myths associated with the use of qualitative research; the types of qualitative methods; how data is collected and analysed; and, how the research prepares to use qualitative research to improve health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

The Qualitative Research Interest Group at MCRI hold monthly meetings as an opportunity to network with others interested in qualitative and mixed methods research. The QRIG also aims to build capacity by exploring topics that increase knowledge about different methodologies, analysis techniques and issues relevant to qualitative research. These meetings are recorded and openly accessible on YouTube.

This presentation explores qualitative research methods.

This video is part 1 of a series of 2, which explores quantitative research methods.

Part 2 of a 2 part video series which explores quantitative research methods.

This webinar discusses the importance and reasoning for conducting qualitative evidence synthesis; the process of how to do so; and how qualitative synthesis can be formed into meaningful and actionable recommendations for policy and practice change.

This brief video introduces what a systematic review is and how it works.

Systematic reviews play an important role in health research. They provide a high level summary of studies and can inform policy and practice relevant to a particular area of inquiry. Understanding review methodologies is useful for those who wish to undertake a systematic review, or just read one. This seminar provides an overview of several types of reviews, along with simple strategies to focus a review and support review methodology.

An extensive collection of videos, ranging from 1 to 60 minutes, relating to systematic reviews, including methodology, approaches and tips.

Assoc Prof Edoardo Aromataris presents an overview of the current suite of JBI methodologies and methods for evidence synthesis. The presentation addresses concepts that underpin the evolution of the current program with a focus on methods and points of difference across diverse review types.

A comprehensive guide to conducting systematic reviews using JBI’s world-leading methodologies for 10 difference types of review.

This JBI LIVE webinar provides an overview of the JBI approach to mixed methods systematic reviews (MMSR) and gives practical considerations for people conducting their own mixed methods systematic reviews, or those who use them. Guidance is provided on how to select between a convergent integrated or convergent segregated approach.

Registration in PROSPERO involves the prospective submission and publication of key information about the design and conduct of a systematic review.

Registration on PROSPERO is free of charge. In return, registrants are accountable for the accuracy and updating of information submitted.

This online guide demonstrates how to register a systematic review with PROSPERO

The Systematic Review Toolbox developed by University of York is an online catalogue of tools that support various tasks within the systematic review and wider evidence synthesis process. Extensive tools available for wide range of Review Families, including systematic, rapid, qualitative, scoping, mapping, mixed methods, review of reviews and others. Option available to search stages of review.

Introduces a range of different research methods in 20/30 minute videos, providing enough information to enable researchers to decide if it is a method for future use. New webinars uploaded regularly.

The why, what, when and how of Implementation Science methods in health services research.

In this video, Dr Ian Graham highlights the importance of bringing together diverse perspectives to bridge the gap between health services research and the needs of knowledge end-users.

This Implementation Science webinar series covers a range of content including:
• Introduction to the definitions, principles and methodologies of Implementation Science
• Considerations when applying implementation science approaches in various contexts, including health services research, quality improvement and policy making
• Case studies and tips for successful implementation science in practice

A collection of short informational videos, case studies, and longer lectures on implementation science, the science of research translation.

Ensuring that research findings are translated into practice involves a systematic approach from the beginning when you are designing your research. Implementation science bridges the gap between developing and evaluating effective interventions and implementation and de-implementation in routine practice. This seminar covers key elements of implementation research; theoretical approaches, research designs, involvement of stakeholders, behaviour change interventions.

Although designed for a specific health service, this framework is a practical resource for anyone involved in co-design, including staff, consumers, community members, researchers, designers. It covers defining co-design; check list before beginning; the co-design team; co-design with Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander People and Communities; the co-design process; co-design case studies; additional resources.

Experience based co-design offers a methodology that brings health workers and consumers together in an authentic and equal partnership to co-design care to deliver an improved experience. This toolkit brings together existing resources from the UK and New Zealand and with Australian case studies provides a context that will support Australian health services to utilise the approach.

This guide will help you work with patients to understand their experiences and make improvements to healthcare services.
It provides a range of flexible tools for working effectively with patients in service improvement work. While the focus is on patients themselves, the tools can be equally applied to other groups such as frontline staff, family, and carers

Take the lead in applying Health Economics to your research with this interactive online course. Gain a comprehensive understanding of health economics and its context, and master the skills to calculate cost-effectiveness and effectively translate economic evaluations in your research proposals. With the flexibility to exit and resume the course at any point, you can learn at your own pace and advance your career in health research.

Click on ‘Learn more’, then on the RET Program website, click on ‘log in’, sign up as a new member with your details. When you come to ‘Institution’ in the drop-down box, click on ‘@research’, you will then be asked to click on your health service in the drop-down box. In the next box where it asks for the @Research Access Code, enter ‘atResearch’. Registering this way will provide free access to the RET Program courses, courtesy of @research.

A frequent conundrum faced by nurses when implementing research findings and developing new interventions is that their patients, staff, and sociocultural environment may be quite different from those in the original studies. This paper givesan overview of RE and how this methodology can be used to support nurses when evaluating the implementation of evidence-based care.

This is a brief introduction to some of the key concepts and processes in Realist Evaluation for people who have a working knowledge of research methodology. It is one of several Theory-Based methods that can be used for process or outcome evaluation It will hopefully stimulate interest and further reading in the subject.

This training package has been developed to provide practical guidance to reviewers who want to undertake a realist synthesis (or realist review – the terms are synonymous). Development of the training materials was funded as part of the RAMESES project (http://www.ramesesproject.org). The package comprises eight sections. Section 1 is this introduction to the training materials. Section 2 provides a brief overview of realism, a glossary of realist terminology, and some information about further references and resources. Sections 3 to 7 focus on five areas that have been a frequent source of difficulties and misconceptions for realist reviewers. The topics are:
• Section 3: Focussing reviews
• Section 4: Program theory
• Section 5: Developing a search strategy
• Section 6: Selection and appraisal of documents
• Section 7: Applying realist principles in analysis
• Section 8: Further reading and resources