18 Questions
Why is it important to combine multiple methods in research?
To compensate for the weaknesses of a single method
What is the primary goal of mixed methods research?
To obtain and apply knowledge for the betterment of society
When can qualitative data be used in a mixed methods study?
To gather insight into why a construct occurs and to delve deeper into explaining it
What determines the sequence of qualitative and quantitative components in a mixed methods study?
The nature of the study
What is the purpose of quantitative data in a mixed methods study?
To determine the prevalence of a construct in the population
What is mixed methods research?
A research approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methods
What is the purpose of triangulation in mixed methods research?
To verify and add depth to both sets of data
What is the first step in designing and conducting a mixed methods study?
State the research problem and decide if mixed-methods would be the best research approach
What is the purpose of a diagram in mixed methods research?
To illustrate the research procedures
What is a convergent mixed methods design characterized by?
Collecting quantitative and qualitative data concurrently
What is the purpose of a purpose statement in mixed methods research?
To state the motivation for using mixed methods
What is the final step in designing and conducting a mixed methods study?
Write the final report
What is the purpose of establishing prevalence in Explanatory sequential mixed methods design?
To obtain quantitative data through surveys or questionnaires
In which stage of Explanatory sequential mixed methods design is qualitative data used?
To explain the findings in greater depth
What is the primary goal of Exploratory sequential mixed methods design?
To explore the topic through qualitative data
What is the final step in both Explanatory and Exploratory sequential mixed methods designs?
Integrating quantitative and qualitative results
What is the purpose of using qualitative data in Exploratory sequential mixed methods design?
To explore the topic and create a survey or questionnaire
What is the difference between Explanatory and Exploratory sequential mixed methods designs?
The order of quantitative and qualitative data collection
Study Notes
Importance of Mixed Methods Research
- Combining multiple methods is essential to study complex research issues
- Mixed methods research combines the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative approaches
Definition of Mixed Methods Research
- Uses both qualitative and quantitative traditions to obtain, assimilate, and apply knowledge for the betterment of society
Procedures for Mixed Methods Research
- Qualitative and quantitative components can be used concurrently or consecutively to collect data
- The decision depends on the nature of the study
- Quantitative data can be used to determine the prevalence of a construct in the population
- Qualitative data can be used to gather insight into why the construct occurs and to delve deeper into explaining it
Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Design
- Establishes the prevalence of a construct through quantitative data
- Then explains it in greater depth through qualitative data
- Both quantitative and qualitative results are integrated by the researcher in the final report
Exploratory Sequential Mixed Methods Design
- Explores the topic through qualitative data to create a survey or questionnaire
- Then explores the prevalence of the construct through quantitative data
- Both quantitative and qualitative results are integrated by the researcher in the final report
Convergent Mixed Methods Design
- Both quantitative and qualitative data are collected at the same time
- Then interpreted by the researcher in a process called Triangulation, where each set of data is used to verify and add depth to the other set of data
Steps in Designing and Conducting a Mixed Methods Study
- State the research problem and decide if mixed-methods would be the best research approach
- State the objective and motivation for using mixed methods in the study
- Select a specific mixed methods design
- Write a detailed purpose statement for the mixed methods study
- Develop the research questions that will be answered by the quantitative and qualitative data
- Choose what quantitative and qualitative data to collect
- Draw a diagram of all research procedures for the study
- Collect, analyze, and integrate the data for the study
- Write the final report
This quiz covers the foundations and approaches to mixed methods research, including the importance of combining multiple methods, the value of combining quantitative and qualitative approaches, and the steps in designing and conducting a mixed methods study.
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