Mixed Methods Designs

Question 1

Mixed methods research combines _____ and _____ forms of research.

Answer 1

• quantitative

- qualitative

Question 2

Quantitative research design:

Answer 2

• test theory
• test status of variables
• relationships between variables
• differences between groups

Question 3

Qualitative research design:

Answer 3

gain in-depth understanding of complex phenomena

Question 4

Mixed methods designs is more than simply _____ and _____ quantitative and qualitative data.

Answer 4

• collecting

- analyzing

Question 5

Mixed methods designs is ______ and ______ mixing of quantitative and qualitative research.

Answer 5

• systematic

- purposeful

Question 6

Overall strength of mixed methods study is _____ than…

Answer 6

• greater

- either quantitative or qualitative on its own

Question 7

Key words in mixed methods research:

Answer 7

• collect both quantitative and qualitative data
• integrate data (incl. philosophical assumptions and theoretical frameworks)
• combination provides more complete understanding

Question 8

The ____ _____ dictates the appropriate research designs.

Answer 8

research question(s)

Question 9

When should researchers do a mixed methods study?

Answer 9

when the research questions lead to mixed methods designs

Question 10

Mixed methods research can take many forms, and many decisions need to be made including:

Answer 10

• implementation sequence (timing)
• priority (weighting)
• integration

Question 11

Implementation sequence:

Answer 11

timing of the quantitative and qualitative components within mixed methods research

Question 12

2 types of implementation sequence:

Answer 12

• concurrent mixed methods research design

- sequential mixed methods research design

Question 13

Concurrent mixed methods research design:

Answer 13

quantitative and qualitative data collected essentially at the same time

Question 14

Sequential mixed methods research design:

Answer 14

involves 2 distinct phases (one and then the other, qualitative followed by quantitative or v.v.)

Question 15

Priority refers to:

Answer 15

• the weight or emphasis assigned to quantitative and qualitative components
• whether one of the research components will have priority over the other

Question 16

Integration:

Answer 16

mixing the quantitative and qualitative components

Question 17

Integration can occur..

Answer 17

• at various stages

- including data generation, data analysis, and interpretation

Question 18

Key part of integration is deciding…

Answer 18

• when and how to integrate

- driven by research question and initial research planning

Question 19

Integration often includes:

Answer 19

merging or converging data during analysis

Question 20

When integrating during data analysis, options include:

Answer 20

• side-by-side comparison (compare)
• independent analysis (no comparison)
• data transformation

Question 21

Side-by-side comparison:

Answer 21

• quantitative and qualitative data analyzed separately

- one set of findings presented followed by the other

Question 22

In integration, researchers may need _____ from one phase to….

Answer 22

findings from one phase to plan next phase

Question 23

In integration, quantitative and qualitative data analyzed _____, and results from the first phase ….

Answer 23

• independently

- inform development of next research phase

Question 24

Data transformation:

Answer 24

converting one form of data into the other form of data

Question 25

2 forms of data:

Answer 25

• qualitize numerical data

- quantitize qualitative data

Question 26

Qualitize numerical data example:

Answer 26

use numerical data to provide description of a sample

Question 27

Quantitize qualitative data exmample:

Answer 27

count codes or themes (not popular, don’t need numbers in qualitative research)

Question 28

2 types of concurrent mixed methods designs:

Answer 28

• equal priority

- nested design

Question 29

2 types of sequential mixed methods designs:

Answer 29

• explanatory sequential design

- exploratory sequential design

Question 30

Explanatory sequential design:

Answer 30

quantitative –> qualitative

Question 31

Exploratory sequential design:

Answer 31

qualitative –> quantitative

Question 32

Describe the implementation sequence, priority, and integration of a study about the following: “does fear of falling among seniors increase risk of falling?”

Answer 32

• sequential

- equal priority

Question 33

Benefits of mixed methods research:

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• neutralizing weaknesses and maximizing strengths of quantitative and qualitative research designs
• triangulation
• comprehensiveness
• instrument developing and testing
• assisting sampling
• enhancing generalization

Question 34

Assisting sampling example:

Answer 34

survey to figure out who has high self compassion, those who score high on high self compassion you can use in your study as purposeful sample

Question 35

Challenges of mixed methods research:

Answer 35

• blending philosophical worldview
• bringing together diverse researchers
• timelines and resources (both methods can be very time consuming themselves, so combining them can double that)
• sampling and analysis decisions
• publication and evaluation