MIXED METHOD DESIGN – Its Mirrors Real Life!

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Authors

Don Jose K¹

1. Associate Professor

Conference / event

Research Day Celebration 2020 organized by Bishop Benziger College of Nursing, Kollam, November 2020 (Virtual)

Poster summary

Mixed Method study (MMR) blends qualitative and quantitative methodologies to provide a thorough knowledge of study topics. The research strategy combines qualitative insights with quantitative data via contemporaneous or sequential gathering and analysis. MMR designs come in three types: convergent parallel, explanatory sequential, and exploratory sequential. The integration of several data sources, triangulation for validity, and flexible design are all important elements. The research process includes developing questions, creating a framework, collecting and analyzing data, integrating findings, and interpreting outcomes. MMR's strengths include detailed data analysis, increased validity and reliability, and rich contextual insights, while its disadvantages include complexity, time commitment, and the requirement for knowledge in several approaches. Evaluation is concerned with the proper integration of methodologies, the consistency of findings, and the overall contribution to knowledge.

Keywords

Mixed Method Study, MMR, Qualitative and Quantitative Integration

Research areas

Education, Library and Information Science, Ethnic and Cultural Studies

References

1. Kajamaa A, Mattick K, de la Croix A. How to … do mixed-methods research. Clin Teach. 2020 Jun;17(3):267-271. doi: 10.1111/tct.13145. Epub 2020 Feb 24. PMID: 32092789; PMCID: PMC7317744.
2. Wasti SP, Simkhada P, van Teijlingen ER, Sathian B, Banerjee I. The Growing Importance of Mixed-Methods Research in Health. Nepal J Epidemiol. 2022 Mar 31;12(1):1175-1178. doi: 10.3126/nje.v12i1.43633. PMID: 35528457; PMCID: PMC9057171.

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Competing interests

No competing interests were disclosed.

Data availability statement

Data sharing not applicable to this poster as no datasets were generated or analyzed during the current study.

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Copyright © 2024 Jose K. This is an open access work distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.