Mixed Methods Research Chapter 15

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Why is it important to combine multiple methods in research?

To compensate for the weaknesses of a single method (correct)
To simplify complex research issues
To ignore the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative methods
To study only quantitative aspects of a topic

What is the primary goal of mixed methods research?

To obtain and apply knowledge for the betterment of society (correct)
To prove the superiority of one method over another
To eliminate the need for quantitative methods
To contrast the differences between qualitative and quantitative methods

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 (correct)
Only to gather insight into why a construct occurs
Never, as it is inferior to quantitative data
Only to determine the prevalence of a construct in the population

What determines the sequence of qualitative and quantitative components in a mixed methods study?

The nature of the study (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of quantitative data in a mixed methods study?

To determine the prevalence of a construct in the population (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is mixed methods research?

A research approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methods (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of triangulation in mixed methods research?

To verify and add depth to both sets of data (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a diagram in mixed methods research?

To illustrate the research procedures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a convergent mixed methods design characterized by?

Collecting quantitative and qualitative data concurrently (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a purpose statement in mixed methods research?

To state the motivation for using mixed methods (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in designing and conducting a mixed methods study?

Write the final report (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing prevalence in Explanatory sequential mixed methods design?

To obtain quantitative data through surveys or questionnaires (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of Explanatory sequential mixed methods design is qualitative data used?

To explain the findings in greater depth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Exploratory sequential mixed methods design?

To explore the topic through qualitative data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in both Explanatory and Exploratory sequential mixed methods designs?

Integrating quantitative and qualitative results (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using qualitative data in Exploratory sequential mixed methods design?

To explore the topic and create a survey or questionnaire (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Explanatory and Exploratory sequential mixed methods designs?

The order of quantitative and qualitative data collection (B) Signup and view all the answers

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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