Choose 1 of the 6 research samples listed in the Required Readings list:

Leedy, P. D., & Ormrod, J. E. (2019). Practical research: Planning and design (12th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson. Chapter 8, 9.

Mixed Methods Convergent Design

Carmack, S. (2014). Making sense of well-being: A mixed-methods study applying sense-making theory to explore the role of communication competence and social support in physical, emotional, mental and comprehensive well-being. George Mason University. Published Dissertation (ProQuest).

Horevitz, E. O. (2013). Uptake of depression treatment among Latinos in integrated primary care: A mixed methods analysis. University of California, Berkeley. Published Dissertation (ProQuest).

Mercier, D. A. (2016). A mixed methods study of perceived social support based on the medical outcomes study social support survey in adults with repeated challenges with HIV medication adherence. University of Missouri, Columbia. Published Dissertation (ProQuest).

Mixed Methods Case Study Design

Dupree, J. P. (2011). Health literacy: A community-based mixed methods study of prescription medication self-management among community dwelling older adults. The University of Alabama. Published Dissertation (ProQuest).

Prengaman, M. V. (2016). A case study of individual and organizational stakeholder perspectives on state factors impacting access to rural health care services in Idaho. The University of New Mexico. Published Dissertation (ProQuest).

Pujeh-Fiakpo, S. (2018). A mixed methods examination of attitude and acculturation factors influencing mental health service receipt among African immigrants in the Washington metropolitan region. Morgan State University. Published Dissertation (ProQuest).Mixed Methods Convergent Design

Evaluate the selected study according to methodological expectations for this type of research r that answers the following questions using your own evaluation and critical thinking:

1. In what ways (discuss a minimum of 5) was a Mixed Methods Case Study appropriate for investigating the construct(s) or variable(s) of interest?
2. After reading the Data Collection Procedures information, evaluate and summarize the strengths (2 or more), weaknesses (2 or more), and opportunities (2 or more) for improvement.
3. After reviewing the sources of data used in the study, comment about the appropriateness of those sources in representing the construct(s) of interest. Be sure to include details related to validity, reliability, and practicality.

You are employed by a local municipality as environmental health officer and are placed in charge of solid waste disposal and management.

Case Assignment

Currently the county disposes of their municipal solid wastes in a landfill. The landfill’s capacity will end in a few years and a new option is being considered to manage solid waste management in the county for the next 50 years. Write a paper in which you:

1. Compare and contrast two alternatives for the county’s solid waste disposal (for example landfill versus incineration). Examples of factors to consider in your analysis may include environmental impacts, human health impacts, resource conservation or recovery, occupational hazards for operators and sustainability.
2. Select the best method for solid waste disposal in this scenario setting and explain your rationale.

Marshall, R. E., & Farahbakhsh, K. (2013). Systems approaches to integrated solid waste management in developing countries. Waste Management, 33(4), 988-1003.

Morata, T. C., Byrne, D. C., & Ravinowitz, P. M. (2011). Section III.21: Noise exposure and hearing disorders. In Levy, B.S., Wegman, D. H., Baron, S. L., & Sokas, R. K. (Eds.). Section I.2: Recognizing and preventing occupational and environmental disease and injury. In Occupational and environmental health: Recognizing and preventing disease and injury (6th ed., pp. 461-475). New York: Oxford University Press.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). (2018). Workplace safety and health topics: Noise and hearing loss prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (2019a). Resource Conservation and Recovery Act overview. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/rcra/resource-conservation-and-recovery-act-rcra-overview

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (2019b). Learn the basics of hazardous waste. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/hw/learn-basics-hazardous-waste#hwid

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (2019c). Clean Air Act overview. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/clean-air-act-overview/clean-air-act-title-iv-noise-pollution

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (2019d). Radiation protection: Radiation basics. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/radiation/radiation-basics