Mixed Method Study Designs

Question 1

Convergent (triangulation).

Answer 1

The qualitative and quantative arms of the study are run concurrently but separately. The results are “converged” usually during analysis and interpretation.

Question 2

Sequential.

Answer 2

First conducts the qualitative and then quantative (or vice versa). Results are often reported separately.

Question 3

Multiphase (or multilevel).

Answer 3

May use different study designs to answer the same question in a population that has inherently different sizes.

Question 4

Embedded.

Answer 4

Used a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods throughout their study.
-open-ended questions.

Question 5

Quantising.

Answer 5

The process of transforming qualitative data into quantitative data.