Mixed-Methods Research

Question 1

Mixed-methods research includes both ____ and ____ research:

Answer 1

Quantitative; qualitative

Question 2

To conduct mixed-methods research, a researcher only needs to have training in either qualitative OR quantitative methods. True or false?

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Mixed-methods research is more cost and time-expensive. True or false?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Name the 4 key factors of mixed-methods research:

Answer 4

Implementation, priority, integration, theoretical perspective

Question 5

Implementation in mixed-methods research refers to:

Answer 5

The order in which data is collected (qualitative or quantitative)

Question 6

If a researcher chooses primarily to use qualitative methods, but factors in quantitative methods as well, then the researcher has established which key factor of mixed-methods research?

Answer 6

Priority

Question 7

______ perspective refers to the desired implicit or explicit outcome of the research:

Answer 7

Theoretical

Question 8

Schwarzer & Jerusalem’s (1995) self-efficacy scale is an example of ______ data collection:

Answer 8

Mixed-methods

Question 9

In Hitaua’s self-efficacy scale, designed by Schwarzer & Jerusalem (1995), _____ methods were used to gather the amount of motivations for study as well as how long students took to answer, and ____ methods were used to gather why these motivations were chosen:

Answer 9

Quantitative; qualitative

Question 10

If I were to conduct a mixed-methods study and prioritise the quantitative portion of the research, then the study would be:

Answer 10

Sequential explanatory

Question 11

If I were to conduct a mixed-methods study and prioritise the qualitative portion of the research, then the study would be:

Answer 11

Sequential exploratory

Question 12

If I were to conduct a mixed-methods study where quantitative & qualitative research were prioritised EQUALLY, with one conducted after the other, then the study would be:

Answer 12

Sequential transformative

Question 13

If I were to conduct a mixed-methods study where both qualitative & quantitative research were prioritised EQUALLY, and at the SAME TIME, then the study would be:

Answer 13

Concurrent triangulation

Question 14

If I were to conduct a mixed-methods study where qualitative research was dominate and quantitative research was collected parallel, or “nested within,” then the study would be:

Answer 14

Concurrent nested

Question 15

If I were to conduct a mixed-methods study where I prioritised qualitative and quantitative research equally, with the desired goal of social change, then the study would be:

Answer 15

Concurrent transformative

Question 16

What are the 4 criteria for conducting cross-sectional research?

Answer 16

Ability to propose cause & effect; the proposed cause occurs before effect; other explanations can be ruled out; proposed cause works through an articulated mechanism

Question 17

Research that looks into a “snapshot” of a causal relationship is:

Answer 17

Cross-sectional

Question 18

According to _____ research, one variable does not directly influence the others, but rather changes how a researcher answers the question:

Answer 18

Cross-sectional

Question 19

Two benefits of cross-sectional research are that it is:

Answer 19

Quick & inexpensive

Question 20

One criticism of cross-sectional research designs is that:

Answer 20

They can rarely make causal inferences

Question 21

_____ research refers to studies where variables are measured in the same individuals over time:

Answer 21

Longitudinal

Question 22

What are 3 disadvantages to using longitudinal research designs?

Answer 22

Time, temporal erosion, participant attrition

Question 23

The biggest benefit of a longitudinal research design is that:

Answer 23

Causal inferences are able to be made

Question 24

Alridge et al.’s (1999) study comparing the classroom learning environments in Australia & Taiwan used which 2 study designs?

Answer 24

Mixed-methods; sequential explanatory

Question 25

Alridge et al.’s (1999) study compared classroom learning environments by first asking participants to do surveys, then observing & interviewing their classroom behaviours. Based on this sequence of research, what typology did the study follow?

Answer 25

Sequential explanatory

Question 26

Neves & Baecker (2022) evaluated the adoption, use & social outcomes of a tablet-based app designed for older people in aged care homes. What were the 3 factors that made up the research design & typology?

Answer 26

Mixed-methods; longitudinal; convergent triangulation

Question 27

What did the qualitative aspect of Neves & Baecker’s (2022) study in aged care homes find?

Answer 27

High perceived social connectedness

Question 28

In Neves & Baecker’s (2022) study, results showed (non-statistically significant) increases in _____ scores for interaction & satisfaction & a decrease in scores for loneliness:

Answer 28

Quantitative