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- Mixed methods research requires a team with a broad range of research skills and experience beyond purely quantitative and qualitative skills and experience, and also experience in mixed methods research (Bowers et al., 2013; Halcomb & Andrew, 2009).
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successful mixed methods team requires planning the integration of both varied methodological and disciplinary expertise. It is important for the team to include the breadth of disciplines relevant to the key questions and with the conceptual and analytic depth to answer them.
- Sequential Explanatory Design
- Sequential Exploratory Design
- Concurrent Triangulation Design
- Embedded Design
- Transformative Design
- Multiphase Design
Sequential explanatory design studies have a two-phase design, where quantitative data collection precedes qualitative data collection. The secondary qualitative data collection phase is used to either explain or further explore the quantitative findings in more depth, as well as aid with the interpretation of the quantitative results (Center for I...
Studies with a sequential exploratory design are very similar to explanatory study designs except that qualitative data are collected first, and this is then followed by a phase of quantitative data collection. Sequential exploratory designs are most frequently used to identify variables for further exploration (hence the exploratory design), devel...
The concurrent triangulation design (also known as convergent parallel design) (Castro et al. 2010) is a popular design type, which involves the implementation of both the quantitative and qualitative phases of the research at the same time. Studies with a concurrent triangulation design prioritize both quantitative and qualitative methods equally;...
The embedded design involves embedding quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis within a traditional research design (that can be either quantitative or qualitative). For example, researchers conducting an RCT wanting to examine participants’ experiences during the trial (e.g., recruitment and retention processes to explore enrolme...
Studies with a transformative design have two phases and can either be sequential or concurrent (Center for Innovation in Teaching in Research 2017). However, the nature and order of data collection is theory-driven, and integration of results occurs during the interpretation phase (Center for Innovation in Teaching in Research 2017). The transform...
Projects with a multiphase design involve an iterative sequence of connected quantitative and qualitative studies that can be either sequential or concurrent. Each study builds on the previous, and together they aim to answer an overarching research question. Multiphase designs are particularly useful in large projects. There are a number of streng...
Jan 1, 2022 · Through examining our experiences with conducting an interdisciplinary mixed-methods review, we have outlined the theoretical and practical considerations involved in ensuring we conducted rigorous, transparent, and meaningful research.
INTRODUCTION. Merging quantitative and qualitative research methods is currently a common practice especially in social sciences research. These two approaches have corresponding strengths and that leveraging on them improves research strengths in finding research relationships.
Oct 29, 2018 · Mixed methods research allows researchers to use creativity in integrating qualitative and quantitative elements to best answer the research question. In the literature, there are various typologies for common mixed method designs (Andrew & Halcomb, 2009; Creswell & Plano Clark, 2011).
- Elizabeth J. Halcomb
- 2019
The Nature and Design of Mixed Methods Research. This section discusses key information about mixed methods research: What is Mixed Methods Research? When Should Mixed Methods be Used? How Should a Mixed Methods Study be Designed? What are the Methodological Challenges in Conducting Mixed Methods Investigations? What is Mixed Methods Research?
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Nov 1, 2018 · Authors gratefully acknowledge the constructive feedback from colleagues, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students who contributed to and attended (a) the FMED-600 ‘Mixed studies reviews’ courses at McGill University, and (b) the one-week intensive summer course ‘Mixed methods research and mixed studies reviews in health sciences’ in Lausanne (Switzerland), São Paulo (Brazil), and ...
