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The personal, interpersonal, and social contexts of mixed methods research are discussed more explicitly than in other mixed methods books. Chapters 2 – 10 include specific advice for applying the field of mixed methods research to the reader's own research practices. Issues and Debates sections identify the current debates in the field of mixed methods research about each topic. Application questions prompt readers to apply chapter content to their own mixed methods research practice and encourage them to grapple with the complexities of the field. In-chapter learning aids, including Learning Objectives, Chapter Key Concepts, and Key Resources, help readers master key concepts and ideas.
How to use Mixed Methods Research?: Understanding the Basic Mixed Methods Designs
How to use Mixed Methods Research?: Understanding the Basic Mixed Methods Designs
Now that we have introduced you to different rationales for justifying the use of mixed methods research, you may wonder how these decisions relate to the choice of mixed methods designs that guide the mixed methods research process. As we have shown in Chapter 4, different rationales call for different ways of integrating quantitative and qualitative methods in a mixed methods study. Such methods’ integration has an underlying logic that reflects how quantitative and qualitative data are collected and analyzed within a specific mixed methods design. Multiple perspectives exist on the type and number of mixed methods research designs and related typologies as well as their role in mixed ...
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