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Mixed Methods

Research

EDPS 936

Introduction

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Today's Plan

! Introduction to the Course! Student information forms

!

Discuss syllabus and course requirements! Introduction to each other

! Brief Introduction to Mixed Methods Research

! A Short Break

A Brief Introduction to Mixed

Methods Research

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Characteristics of Quantitative

Research

! An inquiry approach

which includes:! Deductive thinking

! Focus on a set of

variables, hypotheses

! Generalizability,

replicability, control, and

objectivity

! Collecting closed-endeddata:

! Numeric scores

! Collected from reliableand valid instruments

! Using statistical analysisprocedures for:

! Description

! Comparing groups

! Relating variables

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Characteristics of Qualitative

Research

! An inquiry approach

which includes:

! Inductive thinking! Focus on a central

phenomenon

! Interpretation of

meaning,

personal reflexivity,

advocacy forgroups/individuals

! Collecting open-endeddata:

! Text and image data

! Forms of data thatemphasize the views ofparticipants

! Using text and imageanalysis procedures for:

! Coding

! Description

! Theme development

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Core Characteristics of Mixed

Methods Research

! Collecting and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data using

persuasive and rigorous procedures

! Implementing the two methods concurrently or sequentially and with

equal or unequal emphases

! Mixing the two data sources (merging, connecting, embedding)

! Using these procedures in a single study or in multiple phases of a

program of study

! Framing the procedures within philosophical worldviews and a

theoretical lens

! Using specific mixed methods designs that direct the plan for

conducting the study

Let's consider these ideas

in regards to an actual published

mixed methods study using the

Criteria for Selecting and Reviewing

Mixed Methods Studies

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Criteria for Selecting and

Reviewing Mixed Methods Studies

Does the author...

! Collect both forms of data?

! Mix or link the two forms of data?

! Cite mixed methods literature?

! Demonstrate rigor and depth of the

! quantitative data collection?

! qualitative data collection?

! quantitative data analysis?

! qualitative data analysis?

! Convey significant findings that fill a gap in existing literature inthe content area?

! Use terms associated with mixed methods research?

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Activity

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Strategies for Locating Mixed

Methods Studies in Your Field

! Search online databases using

! Disciplinary based term(s)

AND! Mixed methods term(s) such as:

" mixed method* (where * is a wildcard that will allow hits formixed method, mixed methods, and mixedmethodology)

" quantitative AND qualitative

" multimethod

" survey AND interview

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For Our Next Class

! Readings:

!

D&CMMR: Chapter 1! MMReader: Chapter 1 (Tashakkori & Teddlie, 1998)

! Assignment:

! Identify 3 mixed methods articles in your field of study, printcopies, and bring to class

! Post to the discussion board: (a) your field of study and(b) the citations of the 3 articles