Nerd camp

The Institute of Social Research (U Michigan) offers dozens of useful short courses through its Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques. I'd like to draw attention to two:

• Qualitative Data Analysis: With and Without Computers (Weitzman, UMass)
• Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (Pearce, UNC)

It's not cheap ($1800/credit hour for non-residents, plus room and board), but Michigan is renowned for its methods training. Fellowships are available.