Mixed Methods Research

Prepared by Med Kharbach, PhD

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Simply Explained
Four key considerations
Definition shape a mixed methods
design
Timing Mixing
Creswell (2009)
Johnson et al. (2007) When the How the two
methods are data sets are
An approach to inquiry that combines or used (sequential integrated
associates both qualitative and or concurrent)
Mixed methods research is, Design
quantitative forms. It involves
generally speaking, an approach Considerations
philosophical assumptions, the use of
to knowledge (theory and
qualitative and quantitative approaches,
practice) that attempts to
and the mixing of both approaches in a
consider multiple viewpoints,
study. Thus, it is more than simply
perspectives, positions, and Weighting Theorizing
collecting and analyzing both kinds of
standpoints (always including Priority given to Use of a
data; it also involves the use of both
the standpoints of qualitative either qualitative theoretical lens
approaches in tandem so that the overall
and quantitative or quantitative (Creswell, 2009 ) to guide the
strength of a study is greater than either
research). (p. 113) data. study
qualitative or quantitative research. (p. 4)

Types of Mixed Methods Designs

(Creswell, 2009 )

Sequential Sequential Sequential Concurrent Concurrent Concurrent

Explanatory Exploratory Transformative Triangulation Embedded Transformative

Quantitative first, then Qualitative first, then Guided by a theoretical Like

Collect both data types One type is primary;
qualitative to explain quantitative to test or lens, with two distinct embedded/triangulation,
simultaneously and the other is
results generalize phases but guided by a
compare embedded
transformative lens

Data Analysis Philosophical foundation Key Readings

Techniques Research Design,
Mixed Methods
Research,
Mixed Methods in
Social Inquiry,
Pragmatism John Creswell
Vicki & Clark Jennifer Green
Data Transformation:
Quantifying qualitative data or
vice versa Focuses on what works to Emphasizes consequences,
Outlier Exploration: Explaining solve the research problem actions, and context over
anomalies (application over theory) philosophical debates.
Matrix Development: Aligning
Views truth as provisional— Encourages pluralism in
qualitative themes with
what works at a given time worldview, method, and Mixed
quantitative categories The Mixed Methods Designing &
and in a specific context. interpretation. Reader, Conducting Mixed Methodology,
Instrument Development: Using Tashakkori
Clark & Creswell Methods Research
qualitative findings to build Allows freedom of choice in &Teddlie
Research is always shaped
surveys selecting tools, methods, by social, political, and
(Creswell, 2009 )
and techniques. historical contexts.

Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications.
References Johnson, R. B., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., & Turner, L. A. (2007). Toward a Definition of Mixed Methods Research. Journal of Mixed
Methods Research, 1(2), 112–133. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558689806298224