week 10- mixed methods

Question 1

mixed methods

Answer 1

combining qualitative and quantitative components into a single study

Question 2

convergent (aka triangulation)

Answer 2

qualitative and quantitative arms are run at the sme time but separate. results are ‘converged’ and analysed and reported together

Question 3

sequential

Answer 3

the researcher conducts the quantitative study then the qualitative study or vise versa. often done because they need the results from one study to identify the key issues in the other

Question 4

multi phase (aka multilevel)

Answer 4

the researcher uses different study designs to answer the same question.

Question 5

embedded

Answer 5

researcher uses combination of qualitative and quantitative methods throughout their study