When to use & the Challenges
What is Mixed Method Research?
This research approach combines numerical data with personal stories to get a fuller understanding of complex questions
Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?
A) Interview transcript
B) Age in years
C) Gender identity
D) Personal opinion
B) Age in years
What Technique/Design collects qualitative and quantitative data at the same time, analyze separately and merge the results to compare and see if they lead to the same result?
a) Multiphase Design.
b) Convergent Design
c) Explanatory Sequential Design
d) Embedded Design.
b) Convergent Design
Triangulation in mixed methods means relying on only one type of data to draw conclusions.
False
This type of data is descriptive, non-numerical, and often collected through interviews, observations, or focus groups.
Qualitative data
What Technique/design is used where qualitative data collection and analysis are conducted first, followed by quantitative data collection and analysis.
a) Multiphase Design.
b) Convergent Design
c) Explanatory Sequential Design
d) Embedded Design.
c) Exploratory Sequential Design
When is it best to use mixed methods research?
A) When you only need numerical data
B) When a question is too complex for just one type of data
C) When you want to save time and resources
D) When you only want personal stories
B) When a question is too complex for just one type of data
Why do researchers use mixed methods research?
A) To avoid using statistics
B) To simplify data collection
C) To combine the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative data
D) To eliminate the need for interviews
C) To combine the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative data
A mixed methods design that starts with a quantitative phase, followed by a qualitative phase. The qualitative data is collected and analyzed to help explain the quantitative findings.
a) Multiphase Design.
b) Convergent Design
c) Explanatory Sequential Design
d) Embedded Design.
c) Explanatory Sequential Design
What is one of the challenges when using mixed method?
Time and resource intensive
Must be skilled in both methods
Difficult to merge results
Ethical complexities
Risk of favoring one method too much
In a study on a new teaching method, researchers collect test scores and conduct interviews. This is an example of this type of research.
Mixed methods research
Quantitative and qualitative data are collected and analyzed simultaneously, with one type of data serving as the primary focus and the other playing a supporting role.
a) Multiphase Design.
b) Convergent Design
c) Explanatory Sequential Design
d) Embedded Design.
d) Embedded Design
In mixed methods research, what does “drawing meta-inferences” involve?
A) Reporting survey statistics and interview quotes separately without connection
B) Combining and interpreting quantitative and qualitative findings to explain contradictions or confirm results
C) Ignoring conflicting data to focus only on consistent survey results
D) Conducting only qualitative analysis after quantitative data collection
B) Combining and interpreting quantitative and qualitative findings to explain contradictions or confirm results
Which advanced mixed methods framework emphasizes collaboration with participants throughout the research process?
A) Case Study Design
B) Intervention Design
C) Multistage Design
D) Participatory Design
D) Participatory Design
This method requires multiple designs to be conducted over time and ensure that each phase builds on the previous one.
a) Multiphase Design.
b) Convergent Design
c) Explanatory Sequential Design
d) Embedded Design.
a) Multiphase Design.