Mixed methods research (L11)

Question 1

Differentiate between mixed method and multi method research

Answer 1

Multi uses more than one method and can be two qualitative or two quantitative while mixed uses both qualitative and quantitative.

Question 2

When should you used Mixed Method Research

Answer 2

Single data source not sufficient, results from one phase need additional framing, Multiple types of data needed to holistically understand the research phenomenon

Question 3

What are the 3 mixed method research designs

Answer 3

Convergent parallel design (compare or relate Qual & Quant) , Explanatory (Quant followed up with Qual), Exploratory (Qual builds to Quant)