Mixed Methods Research Concepts

What are the benefits of a Mixed Methods approach?

• It allows you to collect multiple forms of quantitative data.

• By assessing the outcomes of a study as well as the process we can develop a “complex” picture of a social phenomena.

• It allows you to collect multiple forms of qualitative data.

•  By assessing the results of a study we can predict the outcomes of the study.

Which of the following is the best definition for “integration” ?

• Conducting qualitative methods prior to quantitative methods

• Combining qualitative and quantitative research

• Conducting quantitative methods prior to qualitative methods

• Using technology and interrater reliability to verify results

Which other terms is NOT used for “mixed-methods” designs?

• Integrated

• Combined

• Single-Case

• Multi-method

• Mixed research

For people trained in quantitative research, which mixed-methods core design would most likely appeal to them?

• The Explanatory Sequential Design

• The Exploratory Sequential Design

• Experimental Design

• Convergent Design

This kind of Mixed Methods Core Design examines both quant/qual simultaneously

Ethics: Which of the following ethical considerations only pertain to mixed-methods research designs?

• Small sample sizes diminish the ability to generalize findings

• Anonymity is difficult as participant’s qualitative data needs to be linked to their qualitative data

• Working with a vulnerable population always opens the group up to further marginalization or mistreatment.

Which method of displaying data offers a diagram or design depicting the researcher's procedures?

Mixed-methods design simply means collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative information.

• True

• False

When conducting a mixed-methods design only quantitative or qualitative data must meet standards for rigor since you are using both.

• True

• False

Was what was read an example of Lower or Higher Quality in Mixed Methods research?