Mixed Methods

Which of the following is a challenge to mixed methods research design?

• too many data collection methods

• time-intensive nature of data analysis

• availability of research participants

• no natural setting for qualitative research

Which mixed method design are you using if you conduct focus groups with participants before developing a new survey instrument to administer to a sample of the population?

• convergent

• embedded

• exploratory sequential

• explanatory sequential

Which design is focused on exploring the success of a program, policy, or intervention?

• participatory-social justice design

• evaluation design

• case study design

• experimental design

In a mixed methods study, researchers should provide a definition and background for mixed methods approaches.

• True

• False

Validity is established in mixed methods designs through construct validity.

• True

• False

Mixed methods designs are called such because they

• Mix behavioral and theoretical models

• Blend quantitative and qualitative methodologies

• Can be used for either quantitative or qualitative research

• Incorporate gender differences into each design

A primary premise in mixed method design is that it

• Reduces the bias of using only one design

• Is less expensive that single design approaches

• Is more appropriate with adult populations

• Incorporates all types of known research designs

Qualitative research

• Employs predetermined instruments to measure and observe

• Is an open approach to social phenomena

• Data is in numerical form

• Is better quality than other forms of research

Quantitative research

• Is an open approach to social phenomena

• Employs predetermined instruments to measure and observe

• Reports data in narrative form

• Is only experimental in nature

Researchers use triangulation to

• Answer research questions

• Determine a purposeful sample

• Ensure the trustworthiness and accuracy of data

• None of the above