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Multimethod Research This presentation is based on a power point presentation on Mixed Research Methods by Gay, Mills, and Airasian. http://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/2466/2525549/Volume_medialib/Pow erPoint/CH19.PPT#270,14,Evaluating a Mixed Methods Design(online presentation and an on line quiz on chapter 17
Topics Discussed in this Chapter
Definition and purposes of mixed methods research. Three types of mixed methods designs Data collection techniques
Prioritizing and sequencing Strategies
Evaluating mixed methods designs
A Quick Review
Quantitative research
Qualitative research
Inductive approach
Participant’s perspectives
Describing and understanding relationships
Emerging questions
Purposive sampling
Deductive approach Objective reality Causal relationships
Identify and test hypotheses Random selection of participants
Definition
Mixed methods research
A style of research that uses procedures for conducting research that are typically applied in both quantitative and qualitative studies
Purpose
The purpose of these studies is usually to inform sponsors about a program they are funding. The sponsors may want a descriptive study of the program in which the operations and processes are explained and clarified. They may also be interested in an effectiveness study in which the operations are assessed in relation to organizational goals and targets. Finally, a sponsor may fund a policy study to make recommendations to future policy decisionmakers.
Methods The research problem itself determines the choice of a design, but any of the methods below are available to the researcher
Surveys Site visits. Interviews
Methods (cont’d) Observations Questionnaires Quantitative data.
Three Types of Designs
Three characteristics that differentiate types of mixed methods designs
The priority given to either the quantitative or qualitative data collection The sequence of collecting quantitative or qualitative data The data analysis techniques used to either combine the analysis of data or keep the two types of data separate
Three Types of Designs
Three common designs
QUAL-Quan Model
The exploratory mixed methods design Qualitative data are collected first and are more heavily weighted
QUAN-Qual Model
The explanatory mixed methods design Quantitative data are collected first and are more heavily weighted
Three Types of Designs
Three common designs (continued)
QUAN-QUAL Model
The triangulation mixed methods design Quantitative and qualitative data are collected concurrently and both are weighted equally
Notation
Abbreviations QUAN and QUAL are obvious Order and capitalization
The first to be read or the capitalized abbreviation is the dominant perspective and is weighted more heavily If both are capitalized, it means both are weighted equally
Ten Characteristics of Mixed Methods Designs
The title of the research includes terms that suggest more than one method is being used
Mixed methods Integrated Triangular Quantitative – qualitative
Both quantitative and qualitative methods are used in the study
Ten Characteristics of Mixed Methods Designs
The researcher describes the kinds of mixed methods being used The data collection section indicates narrative, numerical, or both types of data are being collected The purpose statement or the research questions indicate the types of methods being used Questions are stated and described for both quantitative and qualitative approaches
Ten Characteristics of Mixed Methods Designs
The researcher indicates the sequencing of collecting qualitative and/or quantitative data (i.e., QUANQual, QUAL-Quan, or QUAN-QUAL) The researcher describes both quantitative and qualitative data analysis strategies The writing is balanced in terms of quantitative and qualitative approaches
Evaluating a Mixed Methods Design
Does the study use at least one quantitative and one qualitative research strategy? What were the research questions addressed? Who are the sponsors of the study and what are their expectations? Does the study include a rationale for using a mixed methods design? Does the study include a classification of the type of mixed methods design? Does the study describe the priority given to quantitative and qualitative data collection and the sequence of their use?
Evaluating a Mixed Methods Design
Was the study feasible given the amount of data to be collected and concomitant issues of resources, time, and expertise? Who were the participants in the study? What did the samples consist of? Does the study clearly identify qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques? What is the aim and the significance of this study?
Topics Discussed in this Chapter
Definition and purposes of mixed methods research. Three types of mixed methods designs Data collection techniques
Prioritizing and sequencing Strategies
Evaluating mixed methods designs
A Quick Review
Quantitative research
Qualitative research
Inductive approach
Participant’s perspectives
Describing and understanding relationships
Emerging questions
Purposive sampling
Deductive approach Objective reality Causal relationships
Identify and test hypotheses Random selection of participants
Definition
Mixed methods research
A style of research that uses procedures for conducting research that are typically applied in both quantitative and qualitative studies
Purpose
The purpose of these studies is usually to inform sponsors about a program they are funding. The sponsors may want a descriptive study of the program in which the operations and processes are explained and clarified. They may also be interested in an effectiveness study in which the operations are assessed in relation to organizational goals and targets. Finally, a sponsor may fund a policy study to make recommendations to future policy decisionmakers.
Methods The research problem itself determines the choice of a design, but any of the methods below are available to the researcher
Surveys Site visits. Interviews
Methods (cont’d) Observations Questionnaires Quantitative data.
Three Types of Designs
Three characteristics that differentiate types of mixed methods designs
The priority given to either the quantitative or qualitative data collection The sequence of collecting quantitative or qualitative data The data analysis techniques used to either combine the analysis of data or keep the two types of data separate
Three Types of Designs
Three common designs
QUAL-Quan Model
The exploratory mixed methods design Qualitative data are collected first and are more heavily weighted
QUAN-Qual Model
The explanatory mixed methods design Quantitative data are collected first and are more heavily weighted
Three Types of Designs
Three common designs (continued)
QUAN-QUAL Model
The triangulation mixed methods design Quantitative and qualitative data are collected concurrently and both are weighted equally
Notation
Abbreviations QUAN and QUAL are obvious Order and capitalization
The first to be read or the capitalized abbreviation is the dominant perspective and is weighted more heavily If both are capitalized, it means both are weighted equally
Ten Characteristics of Mixed Methods Designs
The title of the research includes terms that suggest more than one method is being used
Mixed methods Integrated Triangular Quantitative – qualitative
Both quantitative and qualitative methods are used in the study
Ten Characteristics of Mixed Methods Designs
The researcher describes the kinds of mixed methods being used The data collection section indicates narrative, numerical, or both types of data are being collected The purpose statement or the research questions indicate the types of methods being used Questions are stated and described for both quantitative and qualitative approaches
Ten Characteristics of Mixed Methods Designs
The researcher indicates the sequencing of collecting qualitative and/or quantitative data (i.e., QUANQual, QUAL-Quan, or QUAN-QUAL) The researcher describes both quantitative and qualitative data analysis strategies The writing is balanced in terms of quantitative and qualitative approaches
Evaluating a Mixed Methods Design
Does the study use at least one quantitative and one qualitative research strategy? What were the research questions addressed? Who are the sponsors of the study and what are their expectations? Does the study include a rationale for using a mixed methods design? Does the study include a classification of the type of mixed methods design? Does the study describe the priority given to quantitative and qualitative data collection and the sequence of their use?
Evaluating a Mixed Methods Design
Was the study feasible given the amount of data to be collected and concomitant issues of resources, time, and expertise? Who were the participants in the study? What did the samples consist of? Does the study clearly identify qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques? What is the aim and the significance of this study?
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