Course: Mixed Methods in Agricultural Economics and Social Sciences (4903-441)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Regina Birner (verantwortlich)
• (begleitend)

Type of Course:

seminar

In-Class Hours Per Week:

4

Contents:

The module covers the following topics:
• Epistemological foundations and implications for integrating quantitative and qualitative research traditions;
• Examples of empirical studies in agricultural sciences that employ a mixed methods approach;
• Common types of mixed methods designs (e.g., convergent parallel, explanatory sequential);
• Issues of sampling, data collection and data analysis in the framework of mixed methods research;
• Validity in mixed methods studies;
• Challenges of writing about mixed methods research

Location:

Hohenheim

Module:

• 4903-440 Mixed Methods in Agricultural Economics and Social Sciences (compulsory)