A concise introduction to mixed methods research

Preface

Purpose of the Book

Audience

Features of a Concise Book

Chapters in the Book

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Chapter 1. Basic Features of Mixed Methods Research

Topics in the Chapter

Understanding Mixed Methods Research

What Mixed Methods Is

What Mixed Methods Is Not

Core Characteristics of Mixed Methods

Collecting Quantitative and Qualitative Data

Using Rigorous Methods

Integrating Data

Using a Framework

Recommendations From This Chapter

Additional Readings

Chapter 2. Steps in Designing a Mixed Methods Study

Topics in the Chapter

The Need for Planning a Study

Steps in the Process

The Working Title

The Problem Underlying the Need for the Study

The Intent or Question to Be Answered

The Types of Data Collection and Data Analysis to Be Used

Reasons for Using Mixed Methods

Specifying a Worldview or Theory

Defining Mixed Methods

Diagrams, Procedures, and Choice of Design

Potential Methodological Challenges and Threats to Validity

A Mixed Methods Study Aim or Purpose

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Questions

Reorganizing the Steps

Recommendations From This Chapter

Additional Readings

Chapter 3. Skills Needed to Conduct Mixed Methods Research

Topics in the Chapter

Requirements for Conducting Mixed Methods

Mixed Methods Teams

Individual Skills in Research

Skills in Quantitative Research

Skills in Qualitative Research

Recommendations From This Chapter

Additional Readings

Chapter 4. Basic and Advanced Mixed Methods Designs

Topics in the Chapter

Preliminary Considerations

Basic Designs

The Convergent Design

The Explanatory Sequential Design

The Exploratory Sequential Design

Advanced Designs

The Intervention Design

The Social Justice Design

The Multistage Evaluation Design

How to Choose a Design

Recommendations From This Chapter

Additional Readings

Chapter 5. How to Draw a Diagram of Procedures

Topics in the Chapter

Definition of a Diagram

The Use of Diagrams

Tools for Drawing Diagrams

Notations for Diagrams

Essential Elements in a Diagram

Title

Vertical or Horizontal Orientation

Simplicity

Single Page

Timeline

Basic Steps in Drawing a Diagram

Visual Models of Diagrams by Design

Adding Procedures and Products in Diagrams

Drawing Advanced Designs Diagrams

Recommendations From This Chapter

Additional Readings

Chapter 6. Introducing a Mixed Methods Study

Topics in the Chapter

The Importance of a Good Introduction

A Script for Writing a Mixed Methods Introduction

The Topic

The Problem

The Existing Literature

Mixed Methods Deficiencies in the Literature

The Audience

Writing a Mixed Methods Purpose Statement

"Best Practices" Study Aims

A Sample Script

Writing Mixed Methods Research Questions

Quantitative Hypotheses or Questions

Qualitative Research Questions

Mixed Methods Questions

Recommendations From This Chapter

Additional Readings

Chapter 7. Sampling and Integration Issues

Topics in the Chapter

The Issues of Sampling and Integration

Sampling

Quantitative Sampling

Qualitative Sampling

Mixed Methods Sampling

Integration

Types of Integration

How Integration Is Represented in a Mixed Methods Study

Recommendations From This Chapter

Additional Readings

Chapter 8. Writing a Mixed Methods Study for Publication

Topics in the Chapter

Locating a Suitable Journal

Criteria Used to Evaluate JMMR Articles

Two Types of Mixed Methods Articles

Methodological Articles

Empirical Articles

Structuring the Empirical Article to Reflect the Design

Convergent Design Structure

Explanatory Sequential Design Structure

Exploratory Sequential Design Structure

Intervention Design Structure

CBPR Mixed Methods Design Structure

A Checklist of Elements to Include in a Publication

Recommendations From This Chapter

Additional Readings

Chapter 9. Evaluating the Quality of a Mixed Methods Study

Topics in the Chapter

How Criteria Are Being Applied

Should We Have Standards?

Criteria I Used as Coeditor of JMMR

JMMR Criteria for Empirical Articles

JMMR Criteria for Methodological/Theoretical Articles

Standards Available for Mixed Methods

NIH Recommendations for "Best Practices"

Recommendations From This Chapter

Additional Readings

Chapter 10. The Development and Advancement of Mixed Methods

Topics in the Chapter

Scientific Developments

Core Characteristics

Terminology

The Value of Mixed Methods

Advances in Research Designs

Skills Required for Conducting Mixed Methods Research

Use of Philosophy and Theory

Mixed Methods Research Question

Joint Displays

Writing and Publishing Mixed Methods Studies

Standards of Quality

Mixed Methods in the Digital Age

Recommendations From This Chapter

Additional Readings

References

Glossary

Index