Striving for Methodological Integrity in Mixed Methods Research: The Difference Between Mixed Methods and Mixed‐Up Methods

2018 ◽  
Vol 107 (4) ◽  
pp. 526-530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth G. Creamer
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
The Difference

scholarly journals Collaboration Patterns as a Function of Article Genre among Mixed Researchers: A Mixed Methods Bibliometric Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
John Jordan ◽  
Melanie Wachsmann ◽  
Susan Hoisington ◽  
Vanessa Gonzalez ◽  
Rachel Valle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Bibliometric Study ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Quantitative Phase ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
Collaboration Patterns ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Qualitative Phase

Surprisingly, scant information exists regarding the collaboration patterns of mixed methods researchers. Thus, the purpose of this mixed methods bibliometric study was to examine (a) the distribution of the number of co-authors in articles published in the flagship mixed methods research journal (i.e., Journal of Mixed Methods Research [JMMR]) as a function of article genre (Quantitative Phase); (b) the relationship between the genre of articles published in JMMR and degree of collaboration in these articles (Quantitative Phase); (c) the difference between the number of authors in empirical research articles and non-empirical research articles published in JMMR (Quantitative Phase); and (d) select leading mixed methods researchers’ collaboration experiences as a function of genre of article (Qualitative Phase). An analysis of all articles published in JMMR from 2007 (its inception) to 2015 (the latest complete year at the time that the study was conducted) revealed (a) a statistically significantly higher proportion of empirical research articles (63.2%) than non-empirical research articles (36.8%), (b) that empirical research articles were 1.4 times (95% confidence interval = 1.10, 1.78) more likely to involve multiple authors than were non-empirical research articles; and (c) that empirical research articles contained statistically significantly more authors than did non-empirical research articles. With respect to the qualitative phase, four themes (i.e., mental perception, mixed methods research, publication and research aids, and independent/group work) emerged regarding collaboration for empirical articles versus for non-empirical research articles. Implications of these findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Learning Strategies Used by High and Low Achievers in the First Level of English

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-89
Author(s):  
Nahum Samperio
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Low Achievers ◽  
High Achievers ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
The Difference

This study tries to identify the possible differences in the types of strategies and their frequency of use in low and high achievers of English in a language centre in a university in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Data were collected using a mixed-methods research methodology. The sample consists of 27 students with a high score and 30 with a low score on the achievement test. The results show that students in both categories use similar strategies; the difference lies in the frequency of use and how they use the strategies. Finally, from the qualitative data emerges a list of strategies used by high achievers.

scholarly journals AN INVESTIGATION OF STUDENT DEFINITIONS AND VALUE OF CREATIVITY IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. Waller ◽  
David Strong
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Definition Of

There appears to be an existing disconnect between engineering education and creativity that is partly caused by a lack of understanding of creativity’srole in engineering as well as the lack of value placed on creativity in the academic environment. This paper used mixed methods research to investigate this disconnect through the perceptions of undergraduate engineering students. A survey was used to gather definitions of engineering creativity and to measure the value students place on creativity in engineering.Results indicated that students have a wide variety of definitions and understanding of engineering creativity. It was found that students generally valued creativity in an engineering context, but Year 4+ students had statistically significant less value for creativity than all other years ofstudy. The findings support the need for a well-developed and universally accepted definition of engineering creativity. Causation for the difference in value Year 4+ students place on engineering creativity should be furtherinvestigated.

A Theoretical Framework for Mixed Methods Research with Canadian Families Living with Low Income

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Ginn ◽  
◽  
Karen Benzies ◽  
Leslie-Anne Keown ◽  
Shelley Raffin Bouchal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Theoretical Framework

Planning and Conducting a Large-Scale Mixed Methods Research Study: Research Team Experiences and Recommendations

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 283-295
Author(s):  
Katrin Niglas ◽  
◽  
Meril Ümarik ◽  
Maarja Tinn ◽  
Ivor Goodson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Study Research

Crowdsourcing Memories: Mixed Methods Research by Cultural Insiders-Epistemological Outsiders

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarun Khanna ◽  
Karim R. Lakhani ◽  
Shubhangi Bhadada ◽  
Nabil Khan ◽  
Saba Kohli Davé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research

Change, Challenges, and Mixed Methods

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeasik Cho
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Evaluation Strategy ◽  
Validity Criteria ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Way

This chapter discusses three ongoing issues related to the evaluation of qualitative research. First, the chapter considers whether a set of evaluation criteria is either determinative or changeable. Due to the evolving nature of qualitative research, it is likely that the way in which qualitative research is evaluated can change—not all at once, but gradually. Second, qualitative research has been criticized by newly resurrected positivists whose definitions of scientific research and evaluation criteria are narrow. “Politics of evidence” and a recent big-tent evaluation strategy are examined. Last, this chapter analyzes how validity criteria of qualitative research are incorporated into the evaluation of mixed methods research. The elements of qualitative research seem to be fairly represented but are largely treated as trivial. A criterion, the fit of research questions to design, is identified as distinctive in the review guide of the Journal of Mixed Methods Research.

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