1. Chapter Ten: Mixed Methods Procedures
RESEARCH DESIGN
Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
Third Edition
John W. Creswell

2. Chapter Outline Components of Mixed Methods Procedures
The Nature of Mixed Methods Research
Types of Mixed Methods Strategies and Visual Models
Planning Mixed Methods Procedures
Alternative Strategies and Visual Models
Choosing a Mixed Methods Strategy
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis and Validation Procedures
Report Presentation Structure
Examples of Mixed Methods Procedures

3. The Nature of Mixed Methods Research
Describe this approach in your proposal
Trace its history
Provide a definition
Mixed methods research is an approach to inquiry that combines or associates both qualitative and quantitative forms. It involves philosophical assumptions, the use of qualitative and quantitative approaches, and the mixing of both approaches in a study. Thus, it is more than simply collecting and analyzing both kinds of data; it also involves the use of both approaches in tandem so that the overall strength of a study is greater than either qualitative or quantitative research (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2007).
Discuss the challenges with this approach

4. Planning Mixed Methods Procedures
Timing
Weighting
Mixing
Theorizing
No Sequence
Concurrent
Equal
Integrating
Explicit
Sequential - Qualitative first
Qualitative
Connecting
Implicit
Sequential - Quantitative first
Quantitative
Embedding

5. Sequential Designs and Visual Models
Sequential Explanatory Design
Sequential Exploratory Design
Sequential Transformative Design
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QUAN qual Social science theory, qualitative theory, advocacy worldview

6. Concurrent Designs and Visual Models
Concurrent Triangulation Design +
Concurrent Embedded Designs
Concurrent Transformative Designs
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QUAL Social science theory, qualitative theory, advocacy worldview
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7. Data Collection Procedures
Identify the types of quantitative and qualitative data
Develop a rigorous sampling procedure that may include aspects of both random and purposeful sampling
Provide details in a visual diagram of your study

8. Data Analysis and Validation Procedures
Match data analysis to the mixed methods strategy of inquiry
Popular procedures include:
Data transformation
Explore outliers
Instrument development
Examine multiple levels
Create a matrix
Validation procedures:
Quantitative procedures (e.g., validity and reliability of scores)
Qualitative procedures (e.g., check accuracy of findings)
Mixed methods procedures (e.g., legitimation of the mixed methods study)

9. Report Presentation Structure
Report structure follows from the mixed methods strategy of inquiry
Sequential study:
Organize the report into sections ordered to match the phases of the study
Concurrent study:
Organize the data collection into separate sections
The analysis and interpretation may be combined
Transformative study:
Use either a sequential or concurrent report structure
Advance the advocacy issue at the beginning and an agenda for change at the end

10. Chapter Ten: Mixed Methods Procedures
RESEARCH DESIGN
Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
Third Edition
John W. Creswell