Mixed Methods Research

Mixed Research Procedures usually found in both: Procedures usually found in both: QuantitativeQuantitative QualitativeQualitative Done in order to gain a greater understanding of problem studied Done in order to gain a greater understanding of problem studied

Mixed Research Types Types QUAL-quanQUAL-quan a.k.a. Exploratory mixed methods design a.k.a. Exploratory mixed methods design The qualitative end comes first The qualitative end comes first QUAN-qualQUAN-qual a.k.a. Explanatory mixed methods design a.k.a. Explanatory mixed methods design Quantitative study done first – determines what is studied and how in qualitative segment Quantitative study done first – determines what is studied and how in qualitative segment

Mixed Research Types Types QUAN-QUALQUAN-QUAL a.k.a. Triangulation mixed methods design a.k.a. Triangulation mixed methods design Integrates both methods and gives equal weight to both types of data collected Integrates both methods and gives equal weight to both types of data collected

Mixed Research Differences in Mixed Research relate to: Differences in Mixed Research relate to: Priority given to either approachPriority given to either approach Sequence in which approach has data collected firstSequence in which approach has data collected first Data analysis techniques usedData analysis techniques used

Mixed Research Characteristics that classify mixed methods Characteristics that classify mixed methods Terms such as quantitative and qualitative, mixed methods, integrated, triangular are usedTerms such as quantitative and qualitative, mixed methods, integrated, triangular are used Look at the data collectedLook at the data collected

Mixed Research Evaluating mixed methods Evaluating mixed methods Knowing the sequence will help you classify itKnowing the sequence will help you classify it Take note of the data collection and sampling methods usedTake note of the data collection and sampling methods used

Mixed Research Additional questions: Additional questions: Use at least one qualitative and one quantitative research method?Use at least one qualitative and one quantitative research method? Include a rationale for using mixed method?Include a rationale for using mixed method? Classification of the type of mixed method?Classification of the type of mixed method?

Mixed Research Additional questions: Additional questions: Describe priority given to data collection strategies?Describe priority given to data collection strategies? Includes both qualitative and quantitative research questions?Includes both qualitative and quantitative research questions? Data collection techniques?Data collection techniques? Appropriate data analysis techniques for type of mixed methods design?Appropriate data analysis techniques for type of mixed methods design?

Mixed Methods Design Characteristics Includes terms “Quantitative and Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Integrated, or Triangular.” Includes terms “Quantitative and Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Integrated, or Triangular.” Researcher describes combination of methods applied. Researcher describes combination of methods applied.

Mixed Methods Design Characteristics Data collection section Data collection section Kinds of data collectedKinds of data collected Narrative and numerical data Narrative and numerical data Questions are stated for both Quantitative and Qualitative approaches Questions are stated for both Quantitative and Qualitative approaches

Mixed Methods Design Characteristics Researcher indicates: Researcher indicates: Sequence in whichSequence in which Qualitative and Quantitative data was collected Qualitative and Quantitative data was collected How data were analyzed and strategies usedHow data were analyzed and strategies used

Mixed Methods Design Characteristics Researcher’s writing is balanced Researcher’s writing is balanced In terms of:In terms of: Qualitative and Quantitative approaches Qualitative and Quantitative approaches