Mixed Methods

Question 1

in mixed methods, what are 4 diff. ways quantitaive research is often used

Answer 1

-test theory
-examine status of variables
-investigate differences among groups
-explore relationships among variables

Question 2

in mixed methods, what are 2 ways qualitative research is often used

Answer 2

-gain in depth understanding of complex phenomena
-meanings of experiences

Question 3

the overall strenght of mized methods study is what compared to quantitative or qualitative

Answer 3

greater

Question 4

what are 3 decisions to be made when it comes tod eciding what type of mixed methods design to use

Answer 4

-when will components be implemented
-priority
-how will the 2 types of data be integrated

Question 5

what are 3 characteristics of cocurrent research deisgn

Answer 5

-qual. and quant. data collected at essentially the same time
-data can be given equal or unequal priority
-can be a concurrent nested design
(one method dominates while other is embedded within)

Question 6

what are 2 characteristcs of sequential researh design

Answer 6

-data collected in first phase is analyzed and used to inform second phase
-often uses different sets of participants for each phase

Question 7

what are the 3 types of integration of data

Answer 7

side by side comparison
independent analysis
data transformation

Question 8

2 charactericstisc of side by side comparison

Answer 8

-the datas are analyzed seperately
-one set of findings presented followed by th eother

Question 9

what is independent analysis of data

Answer 9

results from the first phase inform development of next research phase

Question 10

what is data transformation

Answer 10

converting one form of data into the other

Question 11

benefit of mixed methods is that it neutralizes and maximizes

Answer 11

weaknesses and maximzing strengths of each approach

Question 12

benefit of mixed methods is that it is ideal for what

Answer 12

developing and testing instruments

Question 13

benefit of mixed methods is triangulation which is what

Answer 13

use of multiple methods or data sources to develop comprehensive understanding of phenomena

Question 14

benefit of mixed methods is comprehensiveness which is what

Answer 14

findings have potential to converge and offer greater support and clearer picture

Question 15

a challenge of mixed methods is that it can blend what

Answer 15

philosophical world views and research practices (sampling and ethical issues)

Question 16

a challenge of mixed methods is that it takes what

Answer 16

long time and a lot of resources

Question 17

a challenge of mixed methods is that it can lead to what kind of findings

Answer 17

contradictory
-positive reporting bias
-respect complexity

Question 18

a challenge of mixed methods is finding what

Answer 18

space for everything in publications

Question 19

what are 3 key points to particpatory action research

Answer 19

-researchers and participant are involved in all phases of research process
-primary goal is to create positive change to adress injustices
-the research is a social process of gathering and asserting knowledge (belogns to all people, not only researchers)

Question 20

what is taxonomy

Answer 20

the practice and science of categorization or classification