Duration
10h Th
Number of credits
| Master in nursing sciences | 1 crédit |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The objective of this course is to contribute to the development of nursing science through knowledge, critical reading, and implementation of mixed methods research. The following plan is proposed:
A) Quantitative and qualitative approaches
Reminders
Paradigm conflicts
Advantages and limitations of the methods
Exercises
B) Mixed methods: theoretical notions
Definition and history
The 5 main functions (triangulation, complementarity, development, initiation and expansion)
The notation
Estimates (simultaneous, sequential and mono-method with conversion)
Analysis exercise
C) Mixed approaches: analysis and integration of results
Mixed data integration approaches (complementary, dialectical tension and transformation/assimilation approaches)
Data validation
Quality criteria
Analysis exercise
D) Mixed methods in nursing
Advantages and limitations
Perspectives
Clinical implications
E) Critical reading + work + Q&
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The purpose of this course is to contribute to the development of nursing science through knowledge, critical reading, and implementation of mixed research methods.
- To identify a research question requiring a mixed method
- To master the various mixed-methods research designs
- To integrate quantitative and qualitative data
- To properly use mixed-method research results
- To critically read a mixed-methods research report
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative approaches
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoretical material and exercises
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
- Presential
- Synchronous distance learning
Depending on student's number
Recommended or required readings
Not Applicable
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Additional information:
Individual oral reflection work
Work placement(s)
No stage
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Méryl Paquay
04/284.37.38
meryl.paquay@chuliege.be/
Yasmine Zekri
yasmine.zekri@uliege.be