Prevalence of methodological transparency in the use of mixed methods research in library and information science research in South Africa and Nigeria, 2009–2015

2021 ◽  
pp. 101124
Author(s):  
Patrick Ngulube ◽  
Scholastica C. Ukwoma
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Library And Information Science

The Movement of Mixed Methods Research and the Role of Information Science Professionals

2022 ◽  
pp. 258-288
Author(s):  
Patrick Ngulube
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Role Of Information

Mixed methods research integrates qualitative and quantitative research approaches in many or all phases of a study to comprehensively address a research problem by collecting quantitative and qualitative data concurrently or in phases with the aim to maximizing their inherent advantages while minimizing their disadvantages. Many disciplines are embracing mixed methods research. Library and information science research is lagging behind in the adoption and use of mixed methods research. That might be due to limited access to the literature on the subject or difficulties in dealing with the relative lack of consistency and incomplete coherence among mixed methods researchers. This chapter traces the common characteristics and designs of mixed methods research, its growth, and application in research. It provides a framework to design, execute, and evaluate mixed methods research studies so that library and information science researchers and researchers from other fields may play a role in its development and application.

The Movement of Mixed Methods Research and the Role of Information Science Professionals

2020 ◽  
pp. 425-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Ngulube
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Role Of Information

Mixed methods research integrates qualitative and quantitative research approaches in many or all phases of a study to comprehensively address a research problem by collecting quantitative and qualitative data concurrently or in phases with the aim to maximizing their inherent advantages while minimizing their disadvantages. Many disciplines are embracing mixed methods research. Library and information science research is lagging behind in the adoption and use of mixed methods research. That might be due to limited access to the literature on the subject or difficulties in dealing with the relative lack of consistency and incomplete coherence among mixed methods researchers. This chapter traces the common characteristics and designs of mixed methods research, its growth, and application in research. It provides a framework to design, execute, and evaluate mixed methods research studies so that library and information science researchers and researchers from other fields may play a role in its development and application.

scholarly journals Mixed Methods Research in Library and Information Science: A Methodological Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-125
Author(s):  
Richard Hayman ◽  
Erika E Smith
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Methodological Review ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Health Related Research ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Objective - To review mixed methods research trends in the field of library and information science (LIS). In particular, we examine the extent to which research about or using mixed methods has been occurring in library and information science over the past decade (2008-2018), and how much of that mixed methods research is done in health contexts. Methods - We conducted a methodological review and analysis of mixed methods research (MMR) in LIS for published articles indexed in LISTA and Web of Science. After deduplication and verification for inclusion, we coded 417 articles to identify contributions using or about MMR. Given the connections between evidence based practice in health and LIS, we also identified whether articles about or using mixed methods were health-focused. Results - We found MMR to be a tiny proportion (less than 0.5%) of the overall LIS research literature. In terms of observable trends, while contributions about MMR remain fairly static, there has been an increase in articles using mixed methods. Of the 417 included articles, 373 (89.5%) primarily used mixed methods and 44 (10.5%) were primarily about MMR. Results also demonstrated that health-related research both using and about mixed methods has a strong presence in the LIS literature, with 136 published articles (32.6% of the total). Conclusion - Confirming findings of prior analyses of research methods in LIS, our methodological review shows current opportunities to adopt and expand the use of mixed methods research processes. Further contributions about mixed methods research, and ideally connecting research and practice in LIS, are needed. Despite the small proportion of MMR in LIS research, there is an observable increase in the number of publications using mixed methods during this timeframe. The LIS research community can promote additional growth by leveraging this momentum around using mixed methods, and look to translate lessons learned about mixed methods research and practice in health contexts to other LIS settings. Recommendations include developing educational opportunities and learning resources that facilitate wider engagement with MMR in LIS contexts.

Integration in Mixed Methods Research Designs by Graduate Students at the University of Science and Technology

2022 ◽  
pp. 289-311
Author(s):  
Notice Pasipamire
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Master's Degrees ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
The University

This chapter reports on a study that investigated how graduate students in the Faculty of Communication and Information Science at NUST were approaching integration in their mixed-methods research dissertations. There has been a concern that lack of expertise of what mixed-methods research is restricts the integrative capacity. Using a research synthesis method, the study investigated three graduate programmes, namely Master's degrees in Library and Information Science, Records and Archives Management, and Journalism and Media Studies from 2016 up to 2018. A total of 95 dissertations were reviewed, and 40 employed mixed-methods research design. It was discovered that integration was commonly done at methods and interpretation levels. Integration of qualitative and quantitative data sets resulted in confirmation (83), expanding understanding (27), and discordance (31). Graduate students dealt with discordant findings by either ignoring the discordance (20), seek corroboration with existing literature (7), or give priority to the quantitative strand (4).

Integration in Mixed Methods Research Designs by Graduate Students at the University of Science and Technology

2020 ◽  
pp. 456-478
Author(s):  
Notice Pasipamire
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Master's Degrees ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
The University

This chapter reports on a study that investigated how graduate students in the Faculty of Communication and Information Science at NUST were approaching integration in their mixed-methods research dissertations. There has been a concern that lack of expertise of what mixed-methods research is restricts the integrative capacity. Using a research synthesis method, the study investigated three graduate programmes, namely Master's degrees in Library and Information Science, Records and Archives Management, and Journalism and Media Studies from 2016 up to 2018. A total of 95 dissertations were reviewed, and 40 employed mixed-methods research design. It was discovered that integration was commonly done at methods and interpretation levels. Integration of qualitative and quantitative data sets resulted in confirmation (83), expanding understanding (27), and discordance (31). Graduate students dealt with discordant findings by either ignoring the discordance (20), seek corroboration with existing literature (7), or give priority to the quantitative strand (4).

Mixed methods research in library and information science: A methodological review

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 101003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Granikov ◽  
Quan Nha Hong ◽  
Emily Crist ◽  
Pierre Pluye
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Methodological Review
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