Mixed Method Research

Question 1

What is mixed method research?

Answer 1

combines Quantitative and qualitative form of reaserch

Question 2

When should researcher choose this method of research?

Answer 2

More common in the field of Kinesiology.

Question 3

What are some decision that should be made if planned to do mixed methods research:

Answer 3

1. Implementation sequence
   
   • 2 types of sequence:
     
     1. concurrent ( at the same time)
     2. sequential (1st phase= data collected, and inform 2nd phase) 2 types:
        #(explanatory and exploratory)
2. priority ( weight assigns to qual. and quan.)
3. integration( deciding when and how to integrate)( merging and coverging)
   
   • 3 options:
     # Side-by-side comparison
     # Independent
     # Data transformation
     # Qualitize Numerical
     # Quatitize qualitative data

Question 4

Sequential design - Explanatory sequential

Answer 4

• First –> quantitative data
• second –> qualitative data

Question 5

Sequential design - Exploratory sequential

Answer 5

• First –> qualitative data
• second –> quantitative data

Question 6

Integration: Side-by-side

Answer 6

• quantitative and qualitative data analyzed separately
• on set of finding presented followed by the other

Question 7

Integration: Independent

Answer 7

• Qual. and Quan. analyzed independently.
• First phase to next research phase

Question 8

Integration- Data transformation:

Answer 8

-Qualitize Numerical( numerical data provide description of the sample)

• Quatitize qualitative data(count codes and themes)

Question 9

PROS of mixed method:

Answer 9

• neutralizing weaknesses and maximizing strengths of
  quantitative and qualitative designs
• triangulation
• comprehensiveness
• instrument development and testing
• assisting sampling
• enhancing generalization

Question 10

CONS limitation of Mixed Methods:

Answer 10

• blending philosophical worldviews
• bringing together diverse researchers
• timelines and resources
• sampling and analysis decisions
• publication and evaluation