Summary
Mixed methods research is defined as a procedure for collecting, analyzing, and mixing both quantitative and qualitative data in a single study or series of studies. This work combines the thinking about mixed methods research designs with practical guidelines for the decisions that must be made in designing a mixed methods research study.
Contents
1. The nature of mixed methods research -- 2. The foundations of mixed methods research -- 3. Choosing a mixed methods design -- 4. Examples of mixed methods designs -- 5. Introducing a mixed methods study -- 6. Collecting data in mixed methods research -- 7. Analyzing and interpreting data in mixed methods research -- 8. Writing and evaluating mixed methods research -- 9. Summary and recommendations -- Appendix A. An example of the convergent parallel design -- Appendix B. An example of the explanatory sequential design -- Appendix C. An example of the exploratory sequential design -- Appendix D. An example of the embedded design -- Appendix E. An example of the transformative design -- Appendix F. An example of the multiphase design.