Mixed Method Research

Mixed Method Research

1. Mixed methods research

2. Quantitative Research It is way of collecting numerical research or data which then can be converted into useable statistics It uses measurable data to formulate facts and uncover patterns in research .

3. Qualitative Research It is primarily exploratory to gain research. It is used an understanding of underlying reasons, opinions and motivation. It provides insights into the problem and helps to develop ideas or hypothesises

4. Mixed methods research According to Creswell and Plano Clark, “ Mixed methods research is procedure for collecting, analyzing and mixing both quantitative and qualitative methods in single study or a series of studies to understand a research problem .”

5. When is mixed methods research conducted When we have both quantitative and qualitative data When one type of research is not enough to explain or to answer the questions When we want qualitative research to help to explain quantitative findings. When we want to generalize findings to a large population. When we want to provide alternative perspective in a study

6. Role of mixed methods researcher Collect both quantitative and qualitative data Mixes them

7. MIXED METHODS RESEARCH DESIGN

8. Types of mixed methods research design Sequential Explanatory Design Sequential Exploratory Design Concurrent Triangulation Concurrent Nested

9. SEQUENTIAL EXPLANATORY DESIGN This design involves the collection and analysis of Quantitative data followed by the collection and analysis of Qualitative data. The priority is given is given to to the Qualitative data and the finding are integrated during the interpretation stage

10. Quantitative Qualitative Qun data collection Qun data analysis Qual data collection Qual data analysis Interpretation of entire analysis

11. SEQUENTIAL EXPLORATORY DESIGN In this design, of Qualitative data collection and analysis is followed by Quantitative data collection and analysis . The priority is given to the Qualitative aspect of study and the finding are integrated during the interpretation phase of study

12. Qualitative Quantitative Qual data collection Qual data analysis Quan data collection Quan data analysis Interpretation of entire analysis

13. CONCURRENT TRIANGULATION DESIGN In this design, only one data collection phase is used, during which quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis are conducted separately yet concurrently. The findings are integrated during interpretation stage. Usually equal priority is given to both types of research .

14. Quantitative Qualitative Quan data collection Qual data collection Quan data analysis Qual data analysis Data results will be compared

15. CONCURRENT NESTED DESIGN In this design only one data collection phase is used during which predominant method ( quantitative or qualitative) nests or embeds the other less priority method (quantitative or qualitative) . This nesting means that embedded method addresses different question the dominant method or seeks information from different levels. The data collected from two methods are mixed during analysis phase of the project.

16. QUANTITATIVE ( qual ) interpretation based on Quantitative ( qual ) QUALITATIVE ( quan ) interpretation based on Qualitative ( quan )

17. Advantages of mixed method research Clarify and explain the relationships that exist between varibles Can be very useful as unexpected result has arisen from the prior study Can help to generalize the qualitative data Helpful in designing and validating the instrument

18. Disadvantages of mixed method research E xtremely time and expensive to carry out Many researchers are only experienced in one type of research Discrepancies may arise between different type of data Can be difficult to decide when to proceed sequential designs

19. Conclusion Mixed Methods Research has its own strengths and weaknesses, yet it is becoming popular and common in educational research. It overcome the weaknesses of single design. It provide more valid results by offsetting the weaknesses of single method. It helps to to look at a research question from different angles and clarify potential contradictions.