The document discusses mixed method research design. It defines mixed methods research as collecting both quantitative and qualitative data in a single study and analyzing the results. There are four basic mixed method designs: convergent parallel, explanatory sequential, exploratory sequential, and embedded. The document outlines the key steps in conducting a mixed methods study, including determining feasibility, identifying a rationale, developing research questions, collecting and analyzing data, and writing the report. It also discusses criteria for evaluating mixed methods studies and potential ethical issues.
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Ppt of mixed method design
1. Research Methodology
Mixed Method Design
Presented by:
Netra Kumar Manandhar
Kathmandu University
School of Education
Course Facilitator: Mr. Binod Pd. Pant
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2. 1. What is mixed method design ?
2. Different types of ‘mixed method design’
3. Key characteristics of mixed method design
4. Steps of conducting a mixed methods study.
5. Criteria for evaluating a mixed method study
6. Potential ethical issues in MMR design
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Presentation Outlines…
3. How would we combine two types of data?
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Qualitative Text Data
This is a sample of a text
file of words that might be
collected on interview
transcripts, observation
field notes, or optically-
scanned documents.
Quantitative Numeric Data
2 3 4 2 5 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 2 3 3 2 1
1 1 5 3 4 1 2 3 1 4 4 5 5 4 1 2 1
4 3 3 5 1 4 2 3 1 5 5 2 2 1 5 3 5
1 3 1 5 3 2 2 5 1 3 2 4 4 3 1 2 4
2 2 4 1 5 5 4 2 1 5
6. How methods can be mixed ?
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Types of mixing Reasons
1. Two types of research question. One fitting a quantitative approach and the
other qualitative.
2. The manner in which the research
questions are developed.
Preplanned (quantitative) versus
participatory/emergent (qualitative).
3. Two types of sampling procedure. Probability versus purposive.
4. Two types of data collection
procedures.
Surveys (quantitative) versus focus groups
(qualitative).
5. Two types of data analysis. Numerical versus textual (or visual).
6. Two types of data analysis. Statistical versus thematic.
7. Two types of conclusions. Objective versus subjective interpretations.
7. Collects both quantitative and qualitative data
‘Mixes’ them
‘Mixes’ them at the same time(concurrently) or one after
another (sequentially)
Emphasizes both equally or unequally
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A mixed method researcher…
8. Definition
Mixed methods research is a procedure for collecting,
analyzing and “mixing” both quantitative and qualitative
methods in a single study or a series of studies to
understand a research problem. -Creswell & Plano
Clark(2011)
The purpose of this form of research is that both
qualitative and quantitative research, in combination,
provide a better understanding of a research problem or
issue than either research approach alone.
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9. When do we conduct a mixed methods study ?
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When…..
we have both quantitative and qualitative data
one type of research is not enough to explain or to
answer the question
we want qualitative research to help explain quantitative
findings
we want to generalize findings to a large population
we want to provide alternative perspectives in a study
10. 1. The convergent Parallel Design
2. The Explanatory Sequential Design
3. The Exploratory Sequential Design
4. The Embedded Design
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Four
Basic
Design
of MMR
1. The Transformative Design
2. The Multiphase Design
Complex Design of
MMR
13. The Explanatory Design
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An explanatory sequential mixed methods design consists of first
collecting quantitative data and then collecting qualitative data to help
explain or elaborate on the quantitative results.
Example: You first conduct a survey and then follow up with a few
individuals who answered positively to the questions through interviews
14. Continue…
Characteristic
Data collection:- 2-phases
Data Collection Priority (Quantitative Data)
Sequence (First Quantitative Data and then Qual.)
Use of Data (To Refine, Polish, Elaborate)
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15. Viewing the study as a two-phase project
It involves the procedure of first gathering qualitative data to explore
a phenomenon and then collecting quantitative data to explain
relationship found in the qualitative data.
Example: You collect qualitative diary entries, analyze the data for
themes, and then develop an instrument based on the themes to
measure attitudes on a quantitative survey administered to a large
sample.
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The Exploratory Design
17. The Embedded Design
Both forms of data goes simultaneously or sequentially
but one form of data play supportive role to other form
The researcher ….
Gives priority to the major form of data collection ( Quant. Most
often)
Collects second form of data to support the first form (most often
Qual.)
The secondary method is “embedded” or “nested” within the
predominant method and addresses a different question.
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18. Continue…
Characteristic
Data Collection Priority (Often Quant./Often Qual.)
Sequence (Sequentially / Simultaneously)
Use of Data (To Provide additional Source or
Argument)
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19. The Transformative Design
Use one of four mixed research design
Framework provides orienting lens for the mixed method design
The intent
o To address social issues faced by the group of people
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20. The Multiple Design
1. Use any one of four design
2. Most complex design
3. Examine problem or topic through a series of phases or separate studies
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21. Major Characteristics of MMR Design
Provide a rationale for the design
Include collecting both (Quant. & Qual.) data
Consider Priority:- Weight of data
Consider Sequence: - Sequence of data collection
Match the data analysis to a design: - challenging procedure
Diagram the procedures
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22. Steps of Conducting Mixed Method Study
Step 1:- Determine if a mixed methods study is ‘feasible’
Step 2:- Identify a rationale for mixing methods
Step 3:- Identify a data collection strategy
Step 4:- Develop Quant., Qual. & Mixed methods Questions
Step 5:- Collect Quant. & Qual. Data
Step 6:- Analyze data separately, concurrently, or both
Step 7:-Write the ‘report’ as a one or two-phase or a multiple
phase study
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23. Diagram of steps of mixed method
designs
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24. Criteria for evaluating MMR Design
Describes that mixed method is the best approach to answer the
research questions.
Incorporates both qual. & quant. data collection and analysis
Explicitly combines or mixes the two datasets
Frames the study within one of the MMR design
Provides a diagram of the procedures – timing, priority, and mixing
Signals to the reader that the study is using MMR design
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25. Major Ethical Issues in MMR Design
In convergent design:- the two different sample size (Quant. & Qual.)
In an explanatory design:- need large quant. Data to follow up qual.
database – participant may not provide the actual data
In an embedded design:- for initial qualitative interviews – place
participants into a control group – no beneficial treatment
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26. Some strengths of MMR…
Can be easy to describe and to report
Can be useful when unexpected results arise from a prior
study
Can help to generalize qualitative data
Helpful in designing and validating an instrument
Can position research in a transformative framework
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27. Some weaknesses of MMR…
Maximum Time required.
Discrepancies between different types of data.
Can be difficult to decide when to proceed in
sequential designs.
Little guidance on transformative methods.
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28. References
Creswell, J. W. (20015). Research design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed
Method Approaches. 5th ed.
Bryman, A. (2008). Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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