Exam 10: Mixed Methods Procedures

Which shorthand label indicates an embedded design in mixed methods research?

Convergent methods are being being used in a study with the following notation: QUAN→qual.

Which mixed method design are you using if you conduct focus groups with participants before developing a new survey instrument to administer to a sample of the population?

What is the benefit of "mixing" qualitative and quantitative data?

Validity is established in mixed methods designs through construct validity.

Choose one of the models of mixed method designs highlighted in the text and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the model (e.g. ,convergent designs,explanatory sequential designs,exploratory sequential designs,mixed methods intervention designs,case study design,and participatory-social justice design,and evaluation design).

Give an example of a research study you might design using mixed methods procedures and indicate your reason for choosing a mixed method design.

What are the characteristics of mixed methods designs?

Case study mixed methods design can use qualitative and quantitative data to generate cases before the study begins or at the end based upon evidence that has been collected.

Which design is most appropriate for a research study focused on understanding the educational barriers for foster care youth?

Describe convergent,explanatory sequential,and exploratory sequential mixed methods designs.