Reconsidering the Utility of Case Study Designs for Researching School Reform in a Neo-Scientific Era: Insights From a Multiyear, Mixed-Methods Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Donmoyer ◽  
Fred Galloway
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
School Reform ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Study Designs

scholarly journals A case study of a conservation flagship species: the monarch butterfly

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie D. Preston ◽  
Julia D. Liao ◽  
Theodore P. Toombs ◽  
Rainer Romero-Canyas ◽  
Julia Speiser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Monarch Butterfly ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Flagship Species ◽  
Mass Migration ◽  
Tests Of Association ◽  
And Migration

AbstractWhat makes a flagship species effective in engaging conservation donors? Large, charismatic mammals are typically selected as ambassadors, but a few studies suggest butterflies—and monarchs in particular—may be even more appealing. To gather more information about people’s responses to monarchs, we conducted an empirical study of member submissions to a successful conservation campaign, the Monarch Story Campaign, conducted by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). The set of 691 stories along with their associated demographic and donation data was analyzed in a mixed-methods study using qualitative analysis and tests of association. The results showed that people often described encounters with monarchs in childhood and as adults. They expressed strong, positive emotions, and lauded the monarch’s beauty and other “awe-inspiring” qualities and expressed wonder at their lifecycle (i.e., metamorphosis and migration). They also raised conservation themes of distress at monarch loss, calls for action, and caretaking, such as being “fragile” and “in need.” Sharing personal encounters was associated with current efforts to save the species and more past financial donations, while a second pattern tied more donations to awe at the monarch’s mass migration. These results imply that conservation campaigns built around species people encounter may build lifelong awareness, concern, and actions towards conservation.

scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence in Distance Learning: A case study of English as a second language via distance learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-165
Author(s):  
George Boon Sai Teoh ◽  
Agnes Wei Lin Liau
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Learning English

Distance learners studying English confront emotionally demanding obstacles. A mixed methods study was conducted to explore the role that distance learners’ emotional intelligence (EI) plays as they learn English. In phase one of the study, 238 students responded to a composite questionnaire that yielded their EI scores, demography, and viewpoints regarding the English course. In phase two, 18 volunteers selected based on their EI scores were interviewed to obtain qualitative data to build upon the quantitative results. This paper presents a case study of a student called Aini. The findings revealed that Aini’s EI helped her manage her emotions, perceptions, and actions, and ultimately obtain her obligatory English credits for graduation. It is imperative to inculcate students’ EI to help them manage their emotions in order to adapt and persevere, not only when learning English via distance learning but also to successfully accomplish one’s goals in life.

Using Mixed Methods Research to Better Understand Pediatric Feeding Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1623-1630
Author(s):  
Kelsey L. Thompson ◽  
Wanqing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Interdisciplinary Teams ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Feeding Disorder ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Heterogenous Population ◽  
Pediatric Feeding ◽  
Study Designs

Purpose Mixed methods research is a relatively new, but growing, research methodology with particular relevance to speech-language pathologists because of its utility in translating research into practice. Mixed methods research involves collection of both qualitative and quantitative data, which is integrated to gain a deeper understanding of a research question, particular population or intervention, or to develop a tool. In particular, pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) research stands to benefit from this methodology to comprehensively and holistically report on this population. Conclusions This article focuses on introducing researchers new to mixed methods, as well as clinicians, to the four basic mixed methods study designs and considerations. To establish a foundational understanding, examples of published work specific to PFD are incorporated and a framework for understanding mixed method study design is proposed. Then, the four designs are examined from the lens of critical appraisal, so that clinicians and researchers are well prepared to critically evaluate mixed methods studies. Finally, applications of mixed methods to PFD are explored, with a commentary on how published examples could be extended using mixed methods designs. This article provides researchers and clinicians with a basic understanding of mixed methods as well as a clear avenue for its application to PFD. Mixed methods has the potential to advance our understanding of the heterogenous population PFD impacts, improve our use of interdisciplinary teams, examine holistic interventions, and develop tools for clinical and research use.

scholarly journals Quantitative Methods in Participatory Research

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann C. Macaulay ◽  
Justin Jagosh ◽  
Pierre Pluye ◽  
Paula L. Bush ◽  
Jon Salsberg
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Consensus Building ◽  
Recent Systematic Review ◽  
Study Designs

In this paper, we suggest that participatory research (PR) is neither a research methodology, nor uniquely associated with qualitative methods, but rather an approach to research through which stakeholders can implement quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods study designs. By illustrating three partnerships retained in our recent systematic review of PR, we highlight issues involved in partnered quantitative research. Examples demonstrate that commitment to dialogue and consensus building among partnership stakeholders is key to ensuring that methods generate scientifically valid research without creating community harm, loss of reputation, stigma or without generating feelings of denial, betrayal and exclusion.

scholarly journals Stop, Listen, and Learn: Using Mixed Methods to Add Value to Clinical Trials*

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 2515690X1985707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Hunter ◽  
Mike Armour
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Study Designs

This commentary discusses the concept of value-based or value-focused health care as a rationale for researchers to incorporate mixed methods study designs a priori into clinical trials evaluating traditional, complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine (TCAIM). Along with assessing patient outcomes, information about patients’ experiences and preferences are needed to determine the value of an intervention. Incorporating a mixed-methods approach can improve the quality of clinical trials and provide important information about the potential value of the intervention.

scholarly journals Measuring quality in community nursing: a mixed-methods study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (18) ◽  
pp. 1-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Horrocks ◽  
Katherine Pollard ◽  
Lorna Duncan ◽  
Christina Petsoulas ◽  
Emma Gibbard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Service User ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Community Nursing ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Line Staff

Background High-quality nursing care is crucial for patients with complex conditions and comorbidities living at home, but such care is largely invisible to health planners and managers. Nursing care quality in acute settings is typically measured using a range of different quality measures; however, little is known about how service quality is measured in community nursing. Objective To establish which quality indicators (QIs) are selected for community nursing; how these are selected and applied; and their usefulness to service users (patients and/or carers), commissioners and provider staff. Design A mixed-methods study comprising three phases. (1) A national survey was undertaken of ‘Commissioning for Quality and Innovation’ indicators applied to community nursing care in 2014/15. The data were analysed descriptively using IBM SPSS Statistics 20.0 (IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY, USA). (2) An in-depth case study was conducted in five sites. Qualitative data were collected through observations, interviews, focus groups and documents. A thematic analysis was conducted using QSR NVivo 10 (QSR International, Warrington, UK). The findings from the first two phases were synthesised using a theoretical framework to examine how local and distal contexts affecting care provision impacted on the selection and application of QIs for community nursing. (3) Validity testing the findings and associated draft good practice guidance through a series of stakeholder engagement events held in venues across England. Setting The national survey was conducted by telephone and e-mail. Each case study site comprised a Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and its associated provider of community nursing services. Participants Survey – 145 (68.7%) CCGs across England. Case study NHS England national and regional quality leads (n = 5), commissioners (n = 19), provider managers (n = 32), registered community nurses (n = 45); and adult patients (n = 14) receiving care in their own homes and/or carers (n = 7). Findings A wide range of indicators was used nationally, with a major focus on organisational processes. Lack of nurse and service user involvement in indicator selection processes had a negative impact on their application and perceived usefulness. Indicator data collection was hampered by problematic information technology (IT) software and connectivity and interorganisational system incompatibility. Front-line staff considered indicators designed for acute settings inappropriate for use in community settings. Indicators did not reflect aspects of care, such as time spent, kindness and respect, that were highly valued by front-line staff and service user participants. Workshop delegates (commissioners, provider managers, front-line staff and service users, n = 242) endorsed the findings and drafted good practice guidance. Limitations Ongoing service reorganisation during the study period affected access to participants in some sites. The limited available data precluded an in-depth documentary analysis. Conclusions The current QIs for community nursing are of limited use. Indicators will be enhanced by involving service users and front-line staff in identification of suitable measures. Resolution of connectivity and compatibility challenges should assist implementation of new IT packages into practice. Modifications are likely to be required to ensure that indicators developed for acute settings are suitable for community. A mix of qualitative and quantitative methods will better represent community nursing service quality. Future work Future research should investigate the appropriate modifications and associated costs of administering QI schemes in integrated care settings. Funding The National Institute for Health Research Health Services and Delivery Research programme.

scholarly journals Effect of the Jigsaw-Based Cooperative Learning Method on Student Performance in the General Certificate of Education Advanced-Level Psychology: An Exploratory Brunei Case Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Hafizah Azmin
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Advanced Level ◽  
Jigsaw Method

<p class="apa">The mixed-methods study investigated the effect of the jigsaw cooperative learning method on student performance in psychology and their views towards it. Experimental data were obtained via pre-and-post tests and an open-ended questionnaire from 16 conveniently selected students at one Sixth Form College in Brunei. Moreover, the participants reported that they enjoyed using the Jigsaw method and performed significantly better after the intervention. A large-scale research involving a bigger sample and more schools is recommended to confirm findings from the present study.</p>

Two Methodological Approaches to the Integration of Mixed Methods and Case Study Designs: A Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (7) ◽  
pp. 900-918 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy C. Guetterman ◽  
Michael D. Fetters
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Interdisciplinary Studies ◽  
Complete Understanding ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Mixed Methods Case Study ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
Published Research

Case study has a tradition of collecting multiple forms of data—qualitative and quantitative—to gain a more complete understanding of the case. Case study integrates well with mixed methods, which seeks a more complete understanding through the integration of qualitative and quantitative research. We identify and characterize “mixed methods–case study designs” as mixed methods studies with a nested case study and “case study–mixed methods designs” as case studies with nested mixed methods. Based on a review of published research integrating mixed methods and case study designs, we describe key methodological features and discuss four exemplar interdisciplinary studies.

scholarly journals Examining the literacy histories of doctoral students in an educational studies program through surveys and interviews: A mixed methods study

2013 ◽  
pp. 109-125
Author(s):  
Melissa Eileen Adams-Budde ◽  
Christy Maranda Howard ◽  
Grant Douglas Jolliff ◽  
Joy Kammerer Myers
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Literacy Experiences ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this mixed methods sequential explanatory study was to explain the relationship between literacy experiences over time and the literacy identities of the doctoral students in a teacher education and higher education program. The quantitative phase, surveying 36 participants, revealed a positive correlation between participant’s present and past literacy experiences, suggesting that past literacy experiences impacted their present perception of themselves as successful doctoral students. In the qualitative follow up multiple case study analysis, four major themes emerged from the interviews and participants’ visual representations: (1) past literacy experiences; (2) present literacy experiences; (3) support systems; and (4) social experiences. The findings suggest that early feelings of success in literacy contribute to strong literacy identities in higher education programs. Implications for the faculty of higher education will be discussed.

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