DESIGNING MIXED METHODS RESEARCH

Designing Mixed Methods Research Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Designing Mixed Methods Research Nature of Mixed Methods Mixed research methods extend beyond combining quantitative and qualitative designs. While a mixed methods study instills the inputs of both qualitative and quantitative approaches, emphasis must be put on the target research aim and objectives (Johnson & Onwuegbuzie, 2004). Researchers consider both quantitative and qualitative designs in a single study when they understand that implementing a single design may not exhaust the research aim and objectives (Collins & O’Cathain, 2009). In some studies, researchers achieve the best outcomes by leveraging the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative studies. Types of Research Questions in Mixed Methods A mixed methods study should consider addressing a range of complex questions that can barely be answered through qualitative or quantitative research alone. Exploratory questions are some of the questions tha...