Mixed Methods Research Training Program

描述(由申请人提供)：这项名为“健康科学混合方法研究培训计划”的提案的总体目标是提供最先进的方法学培训计划，以提高研究人员的混合方法技能(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，随机对照试验结果)和定性(例如，观察、访谈)数据，以提供对研究问题的更全面的理解，而不是仅通过其中任何一种方法。公共卫生研究人员越来越多地使用混合方法方法，而没有对最新科学技术进行实质性培训。然而，使用混合方法提交给NIH的提案的增加反映出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。这项建议非常及时，因为美国国立卫生研究院(OBSSR)在2011年发布了“最佳做法”建议。在健康科学方面，没有其他国家的混合方法教育和指导计划。该培训计划的具体目标是：(1)确定和招募混合方法研究培训计划的研究人员(称为学者)；(2)在混合方法研究培训计划中提供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、设计和过程的可视化，以及通过教学指导、个性化反馈和项目咨询、使用在线教育材料以及精心设计的即时和长期评估的示范混合方法研究的模型；以及，(3)使用技能发展、研究绩效和能力建设的衡量标准来评估混合方法研究培训计划的结果(包括短期和长期)。我们每年将招聘14名调查人员，他们将参加为期3天的培训计划，并辅之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牵线搭桥。在配对之后，在关于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天的关于混合方法研究的交互式暑期课程。暑期课程结束后，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，帮助他们通过将研究培训应用到自己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衡量标准，并允许持续监测和修订计划。

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.