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Getting Started

View our “Getting Started” series to learn more about community engagement, implementation science, mixed methods research, and policy research. Click the boxes below for an overview of each area, key terminology, and available resources.

Community Engagement

An overview and definitions, which includes partnerships and coalitions that serve as catalysts for changing policies, programs, and practices.

Implementation Science

An overview and definitions, which includes strategies, key research questions, models and frameworks, and resources.

Mixed Methods Research

An overview and definitions, which includes research designs, key questions, sample studies, and resources.

Policy Research

An overview and definitions, which includes policy research examples and resources.

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