Mixed Methods Research

Health Affairs Institute provides expertise in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research to advance scholarship, practice, and policy.

Our team, comprised of experts within the Institute and WVU School of Public Health, offers tailored consultation and collaboration across the research process—from study design and data collection to analysis, integration, and dissemination/manuscript writing—to conduct rigorous and impactful research and evaluation studies.

Our clients include:

Faculty & graduate students
Research centers
Public health agencies
Hospitals & health centers
Clinical researchers
Nonprofit organizations

The Institute’s mixed methods research services include:

Consultation & Study Design (Planning research questions and study design; research and IRB protocol development)

Data Management & Analysis (Development of surveys and interview guides; Training materials and guidelines for research teams)

Data Collection (Survey administration via online, phone, paper, and/or in-person; Interview and focus group scheduling and facilitation)

Data Analysis & Interpretation (Quantitative analysis; Qualitative data coding and thematic analysis)

Reporting & Dissemination (Input on data interpretation and reporting; Writing support for grant proposals, manuscripts, and reports)

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Quantitative (e.g., surveys, analysis of existing datasets, record reviews)

Qualitative (e.g., focus groups, interviews, observation)

Mixed Methods (combining qualitative and quantitative methods in one study or to answer research questions)

Study Design and Development (e.g, develop methods, create instruments)

Data Collection Development (e.g., create protocols, recruit participants, develop mailings, train data collectors)

Data Collection Administration (e.g., conduct interviews or focus groups, administer surveys)

Data Management and Analysis (e.g., qualitative data coding and synthesis, quantitative analysis, data interpretation)

Reporting and Dissemination (e.g., manuscript preparation)

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