Mixed Methods Research Training Program

描述（由申请人提供）：本提案的总体目标为“健康科学混合方法研究培训计划”，旨在提供最先进的方法培训计划，以提高研究者的混合方法技能（响应RFA-OD-13-009）。混合方法研究被定义为收集，分析和整合定量（例如，RCT结果）数据和定性（例如，观察、采访）数据，以便比单独通过任何一种方法获得的数据更全面地了解研究问题。公共卫生研究人员越来越多地使用混合方法，而没有接受过最新科学技术的实质性培训。然而，使用混合方法提交给NIH的提案的增加反映了人们越来越意识到这种方法在解决人口和行为健康问题方面的重要性。该提案是及时的，因为NIH（OBSSR）在2011年发布了“最佳实践”建议。没有其他国家计划在混合方法的教育和指导存在的健康科学。本培训计划的具体目标是：（1）确定和招募研究者（称为学者）使用混合方法的方法，以混合方法研究培训计划;（2）提供混合方法研究中基于指导的研究培训计划，涉及研究设计，数据收集，测量，主题开发，数据分析程序，设计和程序的可视化，和示范性的混合方法模型NIH资助的研究，通过教学指导，个性化的反馈和项目咨询，使用在线教育材料，以及精心设计的即时和长期评估;（3）评价结果（短期和长期）的混合方法研究培训计划使用的技能发展，研究绩效和能力建设的指标。我们将每年招募14名研究人员，他们将参加为期3天的培训计划，并辅以网络研讨会和其他活动。我们将为参与者与美国各地的资源顾问进行匹配。在匹配之后，并在混合方法的介绍性网络研讨会之后，我们将提供一个为期3天的混合方法研究的交互式夏季课程。夏季课程结束后，学者们将通过在线对话和学习社区与项目主任和顾问互动，这将帮助他们通过应用到他们感兴趣的领域来进一步发展他们的研究培训。评估计划将提供单独的度量标准，并允许进行持续的项目监测和修订。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The overarching goal of this proposal entitled, "Mixed Methods Research Training Program for the Health Sciences" is to provide a state-of-the-art methodology training program to enhance the mixed methods skills of investigators (in response to RFA-OD-13-009). Mixed methods research is defined as the collection, analysis, and integration of both quantitative (e.g., RCT outcome) data and qualitative (e.g., observations, interviews) data to provide a more comprehensive understanding of a research problem than might be obtained through either alone. Public health researchers are increasingly using mixed methods approaches without substantive training in the latest scientific techniques. Yet, an increase in proposals submitted to NIH using mixed methods reflects the growing awareness of the importance of this approach in addressing population and behavioral health. The proposal is timely in that NIH (OBSSR) issued "best practices" recommendations in 2011. No other national program in mixed methods education and mentorship exists for the health sciences. The specific aims of this training program are: (1) to identify and recruit investigators (called Scholars) using mixed methods approaches to the Mixed Methods Research Training Program; (2) to provide a mentoring- based research training program in mixed methods research that addresses study designs, data collection, measurement, theme development, data analysis procedures, visualization of designs and procedures, and models of exemplary mixed methods NIH-funded studies through didactic instruction, individualized feedback and project consultation, use of online educational materials, and carefully-designed immediate and long-term assessments; and, (3) to evaluate the outcomes (both short-term and long-term) of the Mixed Methods Research Training Program using metrics of skills development, research performance, and capacity building. We will recruit 14 investigators per year who will participate in a 3-day training program supplemented with webinars and other activities. We will match participants with resource consultants across the United States. After matching, and following an introductory webinar on mixed methods, we will provide an interactive 3-day summer course on mixed methods research. Following the summer course, the Scholars will interact with Program Directors and consultants through on-line conversations and learning communities that will help them further develop their research training through application to their area of interes. An evaluation plan will provide individual metrics and allow ongoing program monitoring and revision.