multi-method research

Question 1

triangulation

Answer 1

involves the combination of multiple research methods

Question 2

why do we do triangulation

Answer 2

(such as qualitative
interviews with quantitative surveys) is that the incorporation of one research method
may address the gaps and limitations left behind by another

Question 3

What are some ways qualitative research can benefit quantitative findings?

Answer 3

providing context, depth, and richer insights into the “why” behind quantitative results, helping to explain trends, and informing the development of better quantitative instruments and questions

Question 4

What are
some ways that quantitative research can benefit qualitative findings?

Answer 4

providing a broader context, statistical validation, and potential for generalization, while also allowing for the refinement of qualitative research questions and hypotheses

Question 5

When would it not be recommended to conduct a mixed-methods study?

Answer 5

if your research question is best addressed by either qualitative or quantitative methods alone, if you lack the resources or expertise to conduct both, or if you anticipate significant challenges in integrating the findings

Question 6

why dont we always use a mixed methods design

Answer 6

they are more complex, time-consuming, and resource-intensive than single-method designs, and aren’t always necessary to answer a research question effectively

Question 7

What types of research questions are better suited for a quantitative approach?

Answer 7

best suited for research questions that seek to measure, quantify, and test relationships between variables, such as descriptive, comparative, and relationship-based questions

Question 8

Do qualitative and quantitative methods contradict or complement each other?

Answer 8

• generally complement; help fill in the gaps

Question 8

What types of research questions are better suited for a qualitative approach?

Answer 8

research questions that focus on how and why something happens, or that seek to understand experiences, beliefs, and meanings

Question 9

ethnography

Answer 9

• A qualitative method of studying a phenomenon within its social context by doing first-hand observations and providing detailed (“thick”) descriptions
  
  • The setting where an ethnographer conducts observations is called a field site, and the act of visiting that space to do research is “going into the field”
  • In the field, ethnographers take extensive notes and describe their experiences, trying to capture a detailed portrait of the locations and people they observed.
  • When they leave the field, ethnographers analyze the rich information they gathered, often with an interpretive approach - that is, making sense of what people say or do, and the social significance of those words and actions.