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Vicki L. Plano Clark, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Research Methods at the School of Education, University of Cincinnati. She is a leading methodologist specializing in mixed methods research, with a national reputation for advancing methodological rigor in the integration of quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Her research focuses on developing practical mixed methods designs, addressing procedural challenges in implementation, and exploring the broader contexts for adopting mixed methods in research. As a founding Managing Editor of the Journal of Mixed Methods Research and current Associate Editor, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the field. In 2011, she co-led the development of Best Practices for Mixed Methods in the Health Sciences for the NIH's Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, and in 2012, she became a founding co-editor of the Mixed Methods Research Series published by Sage. She currently chairs the Mixed Methods Research Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).
Her applied work spans diverse areas including cancer pain management, public defender-client communication, and educational initiative implementation. These projects reflect her commitment to using robust mixed methods to address complex real-world problems in health and education.
- Founding Managing Editor, Journal of Mixed Methods Research
- Co-Editor, Mixed Methods Research Series, Sage Publications
- Chair, Mixed Methods Research SIG, AERA
- Lead Developer, NIH Best Practices for Mixed Methods in the Health Sciences (2011)
Dr. Plano Clark has led and contributed to numerous research and evaluation grants, particularly those requiring sophisticated methodological design. Her advisory roles are implicit in her leadership of training programs and editorial boards, though specific advisees are not listed. She is actively involved in professional development and capacity building in mixed methods through workshops, retreats, and training grants such as the Mixed Methods Research Training Program for the Health Sciences.
She contributes to academic and research communities through her leadership in professional organizations and editorial work, fostering collaboration across disciplines to strengthen research methodology in both education and health sciences.
