Mixed Methods Research Training Program

这项更新的总体目标，题为“混合方法研究培训计划的健康 科学”（MMRTP）是加强国家的最先进的方法培训计划，以加强混合 NIH研究人员的方法技能，响应RFA-OD-19-012，“创新的短期课程” 行为和社会科学的方法和途径（R25临床试验不允许）。混合 方法研究被定义为定量（例如，RCT 结果）数据和定性（例如，观察、访谈）数据，以提供更全面的 对一个研究问题的理解比单独通过任何一个都要好。我们的建议是有针对性的 在混合方法所需的技能和方法的跨学科性质的RFA，适用 跨越广泛的行为和社会科学研究领域（如不同学科的例子 在前4个队列和相关教师培训的学者）。我们的培训课程已经成为一个享有盛誉的 在健康科学的混合方法中提供密集指导的关键国家计划。 本培训计划的具体目的和目标是：（1）确定和招募研究者（称为 学者）来自广泛的卫生学科和背景，使用混合方法;（2） 在混合方法研究中提供严格的研究培训计划，解决研究设计，数据 收集，测量，主题开发，数据分析程序，设计可视化， 程序和示范性的混合方法NIH资助的研究通过教学指导模型， 个性化反馈和项目咨询，使用在线培训材料，个性化即时 （3）评估MMRTP的短期和长期结果， 旨在技能发展、研究绩效和能力建设的指标;以及，（4）加强，扩大， 通过旨在超越培训计划的活动， 网络研讨会、社交媒体和在线课程。 在更新中，我们提出修改，以改善学者的学习经验，并加强， 扩大和建立千年发展目标培训方案的可持续性。我们将每年招募14名研究人员， 并与美国各地的资源顾问合作。继介绍性网络研讨会上混合 方法，我们将提供一个为期3天的混合方法研究的互动式夏季短期课程，重点是 个性化反馈。该计划的意义在于扩大国家培训人才库， 混合方法的调查人员成为他们所在机构的资源。我们的计划已经改进了 研究的做法，并导致进一步的倡议，以加强方法的做法。

The overarching goal of this renewal entitled, “Mixed Methods Research Training Program for the Health Sciences” (MMRTP) is to enhance a state-of-the-art methodology training program to strengthen the mixed methods skills of NIH investigators, in response to RFA-OD-19-012, “Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).” 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. Our proposal is responsive to the RFA in the transdisciplinary nature of the skills and approaches required in mixed methods, applicable across a wide range of behavioral and social science research areas (as exemplified by the diverse disciplines of Scholars trained in the first 4 cohorts and associated faculty). Our training course has become a prestigious key national program providing intensive mentorship in mixed methods in the health sciences. The specific aims and objectives of this training program are: (1) to identify and recruit investigators (called Scholars) from a wide range of health disciplines and backgrounds using mixed methods approaches; (2) to provide a rigorous 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 training materials, and individualized immediate and long-term assessments; (3) to evaluate the outcomes (both short-term and long-term) of the MMRTP using metrics aimed at skills development, research performance, and capacity building; and, (4) to enhance, extend, and build sustainability of the MMRTP through activities designed to reach beyond the training program using webinars, social media, and online courses. In the renewal, we propose modifications to improve the learning experience for Scholars, and to enhance, extend, and build sustainability of the MMRTP. We will recruit 14 investigators per year who will be matched and work with resource consultants across the United States. Following introductory webinars on mixed methods, we will provide an interactive 3-day summer short course on mixed methods research focused on individualized feedback. The significance of the Program lies in enlarging the national pool of trained investigators in mixed methods who become resources at their home institutions. Our program has improved research practices and has led to further initiatives to strengthen methodological approaches.