what are mixed methods design, homework help

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Methodology is  that in which  combines qualitative and quantitative research. This very strongly makes an implicit case for the complementary nature of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, called mixed methods designand this gives us a great opportunity for us to discuss.This is the idea that the two forms of research can complement each other: qualitative research can give a wealth of information that can then be tested quantitatively to establish validity and reliability and causation. Using both methodologies in one study is called a mixed methods design.

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1. What are mixed methods design and how do they work so we're all familiar with the term and the design?

2. If mixed methods design is SO great, why is it not used more often?  


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MIXED METHODS DESIGN
Mixed Methods Design
The researchers have been using multiple research methods in their quests since a long
time and it has, since last decade, been termed as ‘Mixed Methods Research Design’ (Terrell,
2012). It is an advanced and complex research method in which problems are hypothesized and
interpreted using multiple and diverse research techniques or perspectives (Terrell, 2012). In
such a methodology, the design of the research can be based on either one or all the methods
involved.
Researchers found that both qualitative and quantitative research methods can be
constructively joined together to form a phenomenon far more explanatory and detailed in
solving ...


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