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Mixed Methods Procedures
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Components of Mixed Methods Procedures
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Components of Mixed Methods Procedures
Describe mixed methods research:
- Because it is still somewhat unknown in the social and human sciences as a distinct research approach
a. Begin by defining mixed methods
Collection of both qualitative and quantitative data
Rigorous methods (collection, analysis and interpretation)
Integration of the two forms of data
Procedures incorporated into a distinct methods design
Often informed by philosophy or theory
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Components of Mixed Methods Procedures
Describe mixed methods research:
b. Terminologies
- Many different terms are used for this approach; recent writings tend to use the term mixed methods
c. Background of mixed methods
- reviewing the history of this approach to research
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Components of Mixed Methods Procedures
Describe mixed methods research:
d. Reasons for choosing mixed methods
- Comparing perspectives
- Explaining quantitative results with qualitative
- Developing contextual measurement instruments
- Augmenting experiments by incorporating the perspectives of individuals
- Developing cases
- Understanding changes needed for marginalized group
- Evaluating processes and outcomes
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Types of Mixed Methods Designs
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Types of Mixed Methods Designs
Convergent mixed methods design
(Figure 10.1)
i. Description of the design
Collects both quantitative and qualitative data,
Analyzes them separately,
Compares the results to see if the findings confirm or disconfirm each other
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Convergent mixed methods design (Figure 10.1)
ii. Data collection
Use the same or parallel variables, constructs, or concepts
iii. Data analysis and integration
Analyze qualitative database
Analyze quantitative database
Integrate the two
Joint display – merge forms of data in a single visual display
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Convergent mixed methods design:
iv. Interpretation
Discussion section compares results and notes convergence or divergence
v. Validity
Quantitative validity (e.g., construct)
Qualitative validity (e.g., triangulation)
Mixed methods validity (e.g., unequal sample sizes)
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B. Explanatory sequential mixed methods design:
i. Description of the design
Involves a two-phase project
Collection of quantitative data in the first phase
Uses results to plan the second, qualitative phase
Qualitative data help in explain in more detail the initial quantitative results
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Explanatory sequential mixed methods design:
ii. Data collection
Two distinct phases
Rigorous quantitative sampling and purposeful qualitative
iii. Data analysis and integration
Connecting quantitative results to qualitative data collection
Quantitative results inform sampling and qualitative questions to ask
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Explanatory sequential mixed methods design:
iv. Interpretation
First phase quantitative results
Second phase qualitative results
How the qualitative findings help to explain the quantitative results
v. Validity
Of the scores from the quantitative measures and qualitative findings
Mixed methods (e.g., options for following up on quantitative results)
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C. Exploratory sequential mixed methods design:
i. Description of the design
Start with a qualitative phase
Build to a feature to be tested (e.g., survey instrument)
Followed by a quantitative phase that tests the feature
ii. Data collection
Initial qualitative data collection
Test of quantitative feature
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Exploratory sequential mixed methods design:
iii. Data analysis and integration
Use the findings from the initial exploratory database to build into a feature
Qualitative findings inform design of quantitative phase (e.g., instrument, variables)
iv. Interpretation
First report the qualitative finding
Development of feature
Quantitative test results
Determine if qualitative themes can be generalized
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v. Validity
Validity of the qualitative data and the quantitative scores
Mixed methods issues (e.g., developing a good instrument)
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Factors Important in Choosing a Mixed Methods Design
- Choice based on:
Outcomes expected
Integrating data together
Timing in mixed methods data collection – concurrent or sequential
Emphasis placed on each database – equal or unequal
Design most suited for a field
Single researcher or team
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Factors Important in Choosing a Mixed Methods Design
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Examples of Mixed Methods Procedures
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Examples of Mixed Methods Procedures
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Examples of Mixed Methods Procedures
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Summary
- Define mixed methods and core characteristics
- Mention historical evolution
- Discuss chosen mixed methods design and challenges
- Draw a diagram of procedures
- Convey elements based on your design
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