Mixed Methods Flashcards
what is mixed method research?
integrating quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, integration of findings, and drawing conclusions w/in a single investigation
what are the characteristics of mixed methods design?
utilizes both explanation and exploration
hypothesis testing and understanding patterns across and w/in a group
quantitative aspects
qualitative aspects
what are the quantitative aspects of mixed methods design?
isolate factors that influence outcomes, ID causal relationships among variables
is the quanititative or qualitative aspect of mixed methods design used to explain a qualitative finding?
quantitative aspect
is the quanititative or qualitative aspect of mixed methods design used to explore contributing factors of quantitative findings?
qualitative aspect
what are the qualitative aspects of mixed methods design?
capture detailed nuances of an issue
uncover how participants experience and understand a particular phenomenon
what are the different ways to combine qualitative and quantitative paradigms?
sequential or concurrent designs
what is the sequential explanatory design?
quant–>qual
explain/elaborate on outliers and neg findings
what is the sequential exploratory design?
qual–>quant
generate hypothesis for testing or generate items for a questionnaire
what is concurrent design?
quant + qual
ask what? how? and why a;; at the same time
qual emphasizes the participants’ POV
quant emphasizes the researchers’ POV
includes open ended questions in questionnaire
how is mixed methods design used in healthcare research?
to develop a new intervention
in randomized control trials
how can a mixed methods design help develop a new intervention?
by validating findings using quant and qual data sources to understand how an intervention works and to determine the effectiveness of the intervention
how can a mixed methods design help in RCTs?
to investigate how an intervention works in practice
to improve the design and conduction of the clinical trial itself
using qual b4 RCT can improve participant retention and lower attrition rate and ID barriers to participation
what are the strengths of mixed methods?
it broadens the scope of the research questions
it collects rich, comprehensive data
it increases the validity of the findings
how does mixed methods broaden the scope of the research questions?
by providing methodological flexibility
by enhancing the revelance of clinical research
