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Mixed-Methods Research  Characteristics of Mixed-Methods Research Mixed-methods research combines quantitative and qualitative approaches by including both quantitative and qualitative data. 2  Characteristics of Mixe...

Mixed-Methods Research  Characteristics of Mixed-Methods Research Mixed-methods research combines quantitative and qualitative approaches by including both quantitative and qualitative data. 2  Characteristics of Mixed-Methods Research Core characteristics – Collecting and analyzing: both qualitative and quantitative data based on research questions. – Mixing-or integrating or linking: the two forms of data either concurrently by combining or merging them. – Giving priority to one or both forms of data: based on the research questions and the emphasis of the research. – Using these procedures: in a single research study or in multiple phases of a program of research – Framing the procedures: within theoretical lenses. – Combining the procedures: into specific research designs that direct the plan for conducting the study. 3  Characteristics of Mixed-Methods Research Scenarios suited for mixed-methods research: a need exists: – Because one data source may be insufficient – To explain initial results – To generalize exploratory findings – To enhance a study with a second method – To understand a research objective through multiple research phases 4 The Mixed-Methods Research Process Identification of the research problem Determining the feasibility of a mixed- methods study Development of a clear rationale for doing a mixed-methods study 5 The Mixed-Methods Research Process Identifying the appropriate design to guide data collection Developing research questions for both quantitative and qualitative methods Review of related literature and development of a written review 6 The Mixed-Methods Research Process Collection and analysis of data Development of conclusions and recommendations Preparation of a final research report 7  Approaches to Conducting Mixed- Methods Research Mixed-Methods Research Designs Convergent parallel design Explanatory sequential design Exploratory sequential design 8  Approaches to Conducting Mixed- Methods Research Convergent Parallel 9  Approaches to Conducting Mixed- Methods Research Explanatory Sequential 10  Approaches to Conducting Mixed- Methods Research Exploratory Sequential 11  Strengths and Limitations of Mixed- Methods Research Strengths and advantages: – Multiple perspectives within a single research 1.Researchers are not limited to one kind of data or one form of analysis. 2.Multiple perspectives, and mixed-methods research allows for inclusion of those multiple perspectives within a single research study. 12  Strengths and Limitations of Mixed- Methods Research Limitations of the research: – Time consuming – Personal limitations of researchers: in terms of experience and comfort with only one type of research methodology. 13