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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.
Why use Mixed Methods Research?: Identifying Rationales for Mixing Methods
Why use Mixed Methods Research?: Identifying Rationales for Mixing Methods
Now that you understand how mixed methods research is defined, a natural next question for you to ask is this: Why use it? Much of the conversation found within the mixed methods literature seeks to answer this question. From the time scholars were first conceptualizing mixed methods research, they have emphasized rationales for why it is useful and appropriate to combine quantitative and qualitative approaches in research practice. There is general consensus in the field that mixed methods should be used when one approach (quantitative or qualitative) is insufficient and both approaches combined can lead to a better understanding of the research purpose. That said, there are also many different ideas ...
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