scholarly journals Addressing Research Design Problem in Mixed Methods Research

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-66
Author(s):  
Hamed Alavi ◽  
Patrycja Hąbek
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Management Science ◽  
Production Engineering ◽  
Scientific Investigations ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Deductive Research

Abstract Alongside other disciplines in social sciences, management researchers use mixed methods research more and more in conduct of their scientific investigations. Mixed methods approach can also be used in the field of production engineering. In comparison with traditional quantitative and qualitative research methods, reasons behind increasing popularity of mixed research method in management science can be traced in different factors. First of all, any particular discipline in management can be theoretically related to it. Second is that concurrent approach of mixed research method to inductive and deductive research logic provides researchers with opportunity to generate theory and test hypothesis in one study simultaneously. In addition, it provides a better justification for chosen method of investigation and higher validity for obtained answers to research questions. Despite increasing popularity of mixed research methods among management scholars, there is still need for a comprehensive approach to research design typology and process in mixed research method from the perspective of management science. The authors in this paper try to explain fundamental principles of mixed research method, its typology and different steps in its design process.

Mixed Methods Research Online

2015 ◽  
pp. 411-432
Author(s):  
Theodora Issa ◽  
David Pick
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Business Ethics ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Practical Relevance ◽  
Mixed Methods Design ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Sensitive Issues

Contributing to the ongoing debate in research on sensitive issues such as business ethics, this chapter provides a discussion of mixed methods research design, examining the processes and challenges of developing and deploying an online survey tool using technology within an interpretive mixed methods design. This chapter provides pointers on how to deploy this approach through technology to research business ethics using the example of researching ethical mindsets and its components, including spirituality and aesthetics. It is found that mixed methods research is an effective approach because it allows often sensitive issues (i.e. business ethics, aesthetics, spirituality) relating to questioning individuals' inner values and ethical propensities, which are usually subtle and difficult to measure and analyze constructs. While this tool was developed in the Australian context, it has the potential to form a foundation for wider examination and research in business ethics. The chapter contributes to the collective discussion of research methods using a framework that has both practical relevance and theoretical rigor.

Mixed Methods Research Online

2015 ◽  
pp. 19-40
Author(s):  
Theodora Issa ◽  
David Pick
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Business Ethics ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Practical Relevance ◽  
Mixed Methods Design ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Sensitive Issues

Contributing to the ongoing debate in research on sensitive issues such as business ethics, this chapter provides a discussion of mixed methods research design, examining the processes and challenges of developing and deploying an online survey tool using technology within an interpretive mixed methods design. This chapter provides pointers on how to deploy this approach through technology to research business ethics using the example of researching ethical mindsets and its components, including spirituality and aesthetics. It is found that mixed methods research is an effective approach because it allows often sensitive issues (i.e. business ethics, aesthetics, spirituality) relating to questioning individuals' inner values and ethical propensities, which are usually subtle and difficult to measure and analyze constructs. While this tool was developed in the Australian context, it has the potential to form a foundation for wider examination and research in business ethics. The chapter contributes to the collective discussion of research methods using a framework that has both practical relevance and theoretical rigor.

Mixed Methods Research Online

2015 ◽  
pp. 428-449
Author(s):  
Theodora Issa ◽  
David Pick
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Business Ethics ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Practical Relevance ◽  
Mixed Methods Design ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Sensitive Issues

Contributing to the ongoing debate in research on sensitive issues such as business ethics, this chapter provides a discussion of mixed methods research design, examining the processes and challenges of developing and deploying an online survey tool using technology within an interpretive mixed methods design. This chapter provides pointers on how to deploy this approach through technology to research business ethics using the example of researching ethical mindsets and its components, including spirituality and aesthetics. It is found that mixed methods research is an effective approach because it allows often sensitive issues (i.e. business ethics, aesthetics, spirituality) relating to questioning individuals' inner values and ethical propensities, which are usually subtle and difficult to measure and analyze constructs. While this tool was developed in the Australian context, it has the potential to form a foundation for wider examination and research in business ethics. The chapter contributes to the collective discussion of research methods using a framework that has both practical relevance and theoretical rigor.

7. Building Your Project

2019 ◽  
pp. 103-120
Author(s):  
Tom Clark ◽  
Liam Foster ◽  
Alan Bryman
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Dissertation Research ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Two Stages

Once students have developed an idea, outlined a rationale for their research, and found the relevant literature, they then need to start mapping out what their project will look like. To do this, they will need to make some decisions about how they will answer their research questions. Research can be approached and conducted in many different ways. Broadly speaking, there are four interrelated stages of building a social science dissertation: research strategy: the type of data under investigation (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods); research design: the framework through which that data will be collected; research methods: the methods associated with collecting the type of data selected; and type of analysis: the techniques through which the data will be analysed. This chapter focuses on the decisions that students can make in relation to the first two stages: research strategy and research design.

scholarly journals Exploring post-degree employment of recent music alumni

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Brook ◽  
Sue Fostaty Young
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Degree Program ◽  
Music Programs ◽  
Employment Success ◽  
Musical Skills

The purpose of this research was to identify the various types of employment held by music alumni at one university. We also compare the perceptions of alumni who currently work primarily in music with those of alumni who work outside the field. A mixed-methods research design that relied on surveys and interviews was used to gather data. Alumni employed primarily outside the field held a wide variety of roles and many reported incorporating their musical skills in these roles and they continued to engage in a variety of activities within the field of music. Those whose employment was primarily in music were more likely to have reported choosing to enroll in a music degree program with an express intention of gaining music-focused employment. Findings from this study illustrate that while graduates of music programs do find employment success, further investigation is necessary to identify the breadth of roles available, yet untapped, for music graduates and the perhaps entrepreneurial requirements for engagement in them. Our findings also point to the need for music programs to realign curriculum to better reflect the ever-expanding music sector.

Mixed Methods Research Design for Pragmatic Psychoanalytic Studies

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
pp. 1023-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane G. Tillman ◽  
A. Jill Clemence ◽  
Jennifer L. Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research

scholarly journals Career Opportunity for Ghanaian Youth: An Evaluation of Jewellery Subject under Visual Art Programme in Senior High Schools in Ghana

2021 ◽  
pp. 168-184
Author(s):  
Mohammed Kwaku Baidoo
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Visual Art ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Career Opportunity ◽  
The Government ◽  
Motivating Factor

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the Jewellery subject in Senior High Schools in Ghana to ascertain the career opportunity in jewellery for Ghanaian youth. The study adopted the Mixed Methods Research approach with descriptive and document analysis as the research method used. The findings of the study show that jewellery students are not able to practise as jewellers after their studies, because the content of the jewellery subjects and its associated exercises does not correspond to the skills one is required to become a jeweller. Coupled with the fact that the teachers who teach the jewellery are mostly not professional jewellers, which therefore limit the kind of practical jewellery that they can teach the students. Although the motivating factor for introducing jewellery is good, however, the rhetorics of the government that she wants students to acquire skills in jewellery making does not support the reality on the ground.

scholarly journals THE USE OF VIDEOCONFERENCE FOR SPEAKING CLASS IN MAHASARASWATI DENPASAR UNIVERSITY: PRACTICE AND PERCEPTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
N.P.S. Widiastuti ◽  
N.N. Padmadewi ◽  
N.L.P.E.S. Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Online Game ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Teachers And Students

The objectives of the research was to investigate and analyze the implementation of videoconference as a method to teach speaking; and to analyze teachers’ and students’ opinion about videoconference. The present research applied a mixed methods research design. The research subjects were 93 students and 2 speaking lecturers. The findings showed that the implementation of videoconference for speaking was seamlessly done.  In the pre-activities, lecturer greeted students, sent link of meeting and attendance list, and did apperception. Main activities were done through various teaching methods and strategies for videoconference, namely focus trios, chain speaking and discussion. In the post-activities the students did online game, summarized the lesson, and did the project. The implementation of videoconference mostly utilized Zoom Meeting and others supporting systems, such as: WhatsApp Group, Quizizz,  and many more. Lastly, the results of the questionnaire showed positive response as the participants mostly perceive the advantages rather than disadvantages of videoconference provided.    

Qualitative and quantitative methodologies in comparative research: An integrated approach?

2010 ◽  
pp. 19-34
Author(s):  
Graham Scambler
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Comparative Research ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Critical Realist ◽  
Deductive Research ◽  
Theoretical Dimension

This paper starts by characterizing conventional notions of quantitative ‘versus' qualitative research and considers their potential displacement by ‘mixed-methods' research. The claim that mixed-methods research is necessarily an advance on its predecessors is critiqued. Using a critical realist approach favouring retroductive and abductive rather than inductive and deductive research strategies, it is suggested that the theoretical dimension implicit in all research is too often neglected. It is further contended that ‘making a case' empirically amounts to much the same things as ‘making a case' theoretically. More ‘metareflection' is commended. Brief references is made to the literature on health inequalities to add some flesh to the bones of the argument.

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