Module 5 & 6

Question 1

provides a way to investigate the quantitative and the qualitative aspects of human thought and behavior in its various contexts

Answer 1

purpose

Question 2

seeks convergence, correspondence, and corroboration of results from different methods

Answer 2

triangulation

Question 3

seeks elaboration, enhancement, illustration, and clarification of the results from one method with the results from the other method

Answer 3

complementarity

Question 4

seeks to use the results from one method to develop or inform the other method, where development is broadly construed to include sampling and implementation as well as measurement decisions

Answer 4

development

Question 5

seeks the discovery of paradox and contradiction, new perspectives and new frameworks, and the recasting of questions or results from one method with questions or results from the other method

Answer 5

initiation

Question 6

seeks to extend the breadth and range of inquiry by using different methods for different inquiry components

Answer 6

expansion

Question 7

present when you have good evidence about your research claim

Answer 7

warranted assertability

Question 8

how the underlying assumptions of both quantitative and qualitative methods contribute to the foundational assumptions of mixed methods research

Answer 8

assumptions of mixed method research

Question 9

some research methodologists insist that one must conduct either a qualitative or a quantitative study because the assumptions underlying these two major research approaches cannot be mixed

Answer 9

incompatibly thesis

Question 10

quantitative and qualitative approaches can be used together in a single research study as long as researchers respect the assumptions associated with quantitative and qualitative research and construct a thoughtful combination that will help to address their research question

Answer 10

compatibility thesis

Question 11

what is ultimately important and justified or “valid” is what works in particular situations in practice and what promotes social justice

Answer 11

pragmatism

Question 12

about what is real

Answer 12

ontology

Question 13

focuses on how knowledge is created, discovered, and justified or warranted

Answer 13

epistemology

Question 14

two or more of the methods of data collection are used in a research study

Answer 14

inter-method mixing

Question 15

both quantitative and qualitative data are obtained through the creative use of a single method of data collection

Answer 15

intra-method mixing

Question 16

9 Components of Mixed Method Research

Answer 16

1) Purpose 2) Research Questions 3) Assumptions 4) sampling methods 5) data collection methods 6) research methods 7) quality criteria 8) data analysis 9) report writing

Question 17

the degree to which the researchers accurately understands uses, and presents the participants’ subjective insider (emic) views and researcher’s objective outsider (etic) view

Answer 17

inside-outside validity

Question 18

the degree to which the mixed researcher clearly explains his or her philosophical beliefs about research

Answer 18

paradigmatic/ philosophical validity

Question 19

the degree to which meta-inferences made in a mixed research study reflect a mixed worldview

Answer 19

commensurability approximation validity

Question 20

the degree to which quantizing or qualitizing yields high-quality meta-inferences

Answer 20

conversation validity

Question 21

the degree to which a mixed researcher appropriately addresses and/ or builds on findings from earlier qualitative and quantitative phases

Answer 21

sequential validity

Question 22

the degree researcher combines qualitative and quantitative approaches with nonoverlapping weaknesses

Answer 22

weakness minimization validity

Question 23

the degree to which a mixed researcher makes appropriate conclusions, generalizations, and meta-inferences from mixed samples

Answer 23

sample integration validity

Question 24

the degree a mixed researcher addresses the interests, values, and viewpoints of multiple stakeholders in the research process

Answer 24

sociopolitical validity

Question 25

the extent to which all of the pertinent validity (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed) are addressed and resolved successfully

Answer 25

multiple validities

Question 26

focused on addressing and solving specific problems that educational professionals face in their local schools and communities

Answer 26

purpose

Question 27

the result of forces for change (driving forces) and forces against change (restraining forces) being about equal

Answer 27

quasi-stationary equilibrium

Question 28

Driving forces: forces for change

3 Phases

Answer 28

Unfreezing- identifying and removing resisting forces
changing- creating an imbalance of forces such that driving forces are greater relative to resisting forces
refreezing- reaching a new equilibrium state

Question 29

9 Components of Action Research

Answer 29

1) Purpose 2) Research Questions 3) Assumptions 4) Sampling Methods 5) Data Collection Methods 6) Research Methods 7) Quality Criteria 8) Data Analysis 9) Report Writing

Question 30

Interests multiple parties/ stakeholders with an interest in research topic

Answer 30

Participatory Action Research (PAR)

Question 31

Emphasizes the political possibilities and empowerment of those with the little power in their communities and society

Answer 31

Critical Action Research (CAR)

Question 32

• focuses on research in learning organizations
• Espoused theories/ theory in use
• single-loop & double loop learning

Answer 32

Action Science (AS)

Question 33

*focuses on finding the best in people and working together to achieve a jointly constructued and shared purpose, vision, and goal

Answer 33

Appreciative Inquiry (AI)