scholarly journals A philosophy, a methodology, and a gender identity

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
LeAnn Brown
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Ecological Validity ◽  
Body Modification ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Research Philosophy

Mixed methods research (MMR) based in a pragmatic research philosophy involves the integration of qualitative and quantitative methods to triangulate research findings and strengthen interpretations. This especially holds for complex research questions and/or data. Non-binary focused sociolinguistic research often deals with multiple complexities, including dynamic and contextually dependent ways of identifying and variation in body modification affecting speech production. While echoing prior calls for researchers to apply, when appropriate, a pragmatic/MMR framework (Angouri 2010), I uniquely argue that it can empower non-binary researchers and research collaborators, ultimately generating positive social change. My objective in presenting non-binary focused sociophonetic research is to demonstrate the framework’s advantages. These include foregrounding non-binary voices and experiences to generate rich, nuanced research questions, data, and analyses. These elements, as well as demonstrable ecological validity and multiple (collaborative and/or cross-discipline) perspectives are the hallmarks of transformative research which focuses on fostering social change.

Mixed Methods Research

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daphne C. Watkins
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Data Integration ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Social Work Research ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Single Study

Mixed methods research integrates both qualitative and quantitative methods into a single study to produce a more inclusive and expansive understanding of a topic. This article defines mixed methods in social work research, and discusses design notation, language, popular mixed methods designs, and data integration. Using mixed methods provides an opportunity for social workers to take advantage of the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative approaches and to offset their weaknesses. It is important that social workers engaged in mixed methods research maximize the interpretation of their findings and articulate the advantages of using mixed methods over qualitative or quantitative methods alone. Given the unique features of the profession, it is imperative that social workers carve out a distinctive mixed methods niche for social work researchers and practitioners.

Challenges of Federalism in Somalia: The Perspectives and Opportunities.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
KAJOBA ABDUL RAHIM ◽  
Ahmed Abbas Abukar
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Federal System ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
South West ◽  
The World ◽  
Research Questions

This study aimed to explore the challenges of federalism in Somalia. The perspectives and opportunities. After two years of comparative analysis in Kenya, Somalia picked interest in federalism as a way forward for developing the country in 2004 with the aid of international community. The establishment of Somali federalism began in 2012, with President Hassan Sheikh and his Ministry of the Interior had successfully established four Regional states, namely: Galmudug, Hirshabeelle, South West and Jubba land, while Puntland and Somali land had already been established and administered their own affairs. Unlike other federal system in the world, Somalia has adopted a federal system in order to meet the needs of the clans. <div>The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the research questions, so the findings of the study revealed that the majority of respondents had a negative attitude towards the opportunities of federalism in Somalia, while they had a positive attitude towards the challenges. The study found that, challenges faced by federalism in Somalia were higher than the opportunities afforded by federalism.<div><br></div></div>

Retroductive Theorizing: A Contribution of Critical Realism to Mixed Methods Research

2021 ◽  
pp. 155868982110498
Author(s):  
Ferdinand C. Mukumbang
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Critical Realism ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Hypothesis Formation ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Broad Complex

Mixed methods studies in social sciences are predominantly employed to explore broad, complex, and multifaceted issues and to evaluate policies and interventions. The integration of qualitative and quantitative methods in social sciences most often follows the Peircean pragmatic approach—abductive hypothesis formation followed by deductive and inductive testing/confirmation—with limited theorizing properties. This paper contributes to the field of mixed methods research in social sciences by explicating a two-way interaction process between mixed methods data and [social] theory in a pluralistic inferencing approach espoused by critical realism—retroductive theorizing. The paper further illustrates how through retroductive theorizing, critical realism offers a more epistemologically and ontologically grounded alternative for integrating qualitative and quantitative methods compared to pragmatism.

scholarly journals Innovations in Mixed Methods Evaluations

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 423-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence A. Palinkas ◽  
Sapna J. Mendon ◽  
Alison B. Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Implementation Studies ◽  
Effectiveness Studies

Mixed methods research—i.e., research that draws on both qualitative and quantitative methods in varying configurations—is well suited to address the increasing complexity of public health problems and their solutions. This review focuses specifically on innovations in mixed methods evaluations of intervention, program or policy (i.e., practice) effectiveness, and implementation. The article begins with an overview of the structure, function, and process of different mixed methods designs and then provides illustrations of their use in effectiveness studies, implementation studies, and combined effectiveness–implementation hybrid studies. The article then examines four specific innovations: procedures for transforming (or “quantitizing”) qualitative data, application of rapid assessment and analysis procedures in the context of mixed methods studies, development of measures to assess implementation outcomes, and strategies for conducting both random and purposive sampling, particularly in implementation-focused evaluation research. The article concludes with an assessment of challenges to integrating qualitative and quantitative data in evaluation research.

scholarly journals Mixed Methods in CAM Research: A Systematic Review of Studies Published in 2012

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicity L. Bishop ◽  
Michelle M. Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Complementary Medicine ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Design ◽  
Quality Appraisal ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Background. Mixed methods research uses qualitative and quantitative methods together in a single study or a series of related studies.Objectives. To review the prevalence and quality of mixed methods studies in complementary medicine.Methods. All studies published in the top 10 integrative and complementary medicine journals in 2012 were screened. The quality of mixed methods studies was appraised using a published tool designed for mixed methods studies.Results. 4% of papers (95 out of 2349) reported mixed methods studies, 80 of which met criteria for applying the quality appraisal tool. The most popular formal mixed methods design was triangulation (used by 74% of studies), followed by embedded (14%), sequential explanatory (8%), and finally sequential exploratory (5%). Quantitative components were generally of higher quality than qualitative components; when quantitative components involved RCTs they were of particularly high quality. Common methodological limitations were identified. Most strikingly, none of the 80 mixed methods studies addressed the philosophical tensions inherent in mixing qualitative and quantitative methods.Conclusions and Implications. The quality of mixed methods research in CAM can be enhanced by addressing philosophical tensions and improving reporting of (a) analytic methods and reflexivity (in qualitative components) and (b) sampling and recruitment-related procedures (in all components).

scholarly journals Extending understandings

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 96-108
Author(s):  
Katrina McChesney
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Wicked Problems ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Theory Generation ◽  
Research In Education

Mixed methods research is increasingly popular both within and beyond education because of the advantages offered by combining qualitative and quantitative methods. Some mixed methods research, however, does not fully harness the potential or depth that mixed methods has to offer. In this article, I consider some of this potential in terms of how mixed methods research can contribute to addressing “wicked problems,” theory generation, and culturally responsive research. I then discuss two important considerations for quality mixed methods research: appropriate paradigmatic foundations and the genuine integration of qualitative and quantitative components. The article is intended to provide both provocations and resources for those learning about, teaching about, considering, using, or contributing to mixed methods research in education.

scholarly journals GAME-BASED BACKHAND TENNIS TECHNIQUE LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE LEARNING OUTCOMES

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
pp. 269-280
Author(s):  
Dio Alif Airlangga Daulay ◽  
Iman Sulaiman ◽  
Fatah Nurdin
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Post Test

The purpose of this study is to find out a learning model using a game-based tennis backhand skill model. The method used is  Research & Development with mixed methods research approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methods. It is intended to be able to reach or process all data or information so that a comprehensive explanation will be obtained. The number of samples as many as 20 respondents.  The steps taken in the trial include: (1) establishing a group of research subjects (2) Carrying out Pretest (3) trying the model that has been developed (4) carrying out  post-test  (5) looking for the average score of pretest  and  posttest and compared between the two (6) looking for the differences between the two averages through statistical methods (t-test) to find out whether or not there is a significant influence of the use of the model.  The conclusion of this study is that  game-based tennis  backhand  learning model can be developed and applied in the process of learning backhand  techniques of tennis effectively and efficiently.  

Triangulation

2021 ◽  
pp. 292-296
Author(s):  
Jean-Frédéric Morin ◽  
Christian Olsson ◽  
Ece Özlem Atikcan
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Historical Evolution ◽  
Historical Overview ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Consensual Definition ◽  
Insight Into

This chapter looks at triangulation, which is classically defined as looking at one research object from different perspectives. However, this large and consensual definition masks different approaches to triangulation and ignores its historical evolution since its emergence in social sciences literature. To gain a better insight into its current definitions, the chapter first proposes a brief historical overview and highlight its different meanings. It then illustrates how triangulation can be used in a research design in order to gain extra knowledge. Finally, the chapter talks about mixed-methods research and its relationship with triangulation. In the context of the tensions opposing qualitative and quantitative research, triangulation is used by mixed-methods research to justify that qualitative and quantitative methods should systematically be articulated.

Introduction to E-Reading Context

2017 ◽  
pp. 109-122
Author(s):  
Azza A Abubaker ◽  
Joan Lu
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Framework ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Reading Context ◽  
Near Future

The research aims to identify the problems and seek for possible solutions in e-reading context from a systematic discussion that is supported by more than 50 relevant references. The definitions of the problem have been presented. Numbers of research questions are asked prior to the methodologies. The importance and differences of qualitative and quantitative methods are addressed. Meanwhile, ethical issues and their benefits and risks are discussed and explained. Finally, the research framework is proposed as guidance for the near future research actions.

scholarly journals Sustainable approach to tempeh industrial wastewater management in Karawang

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 ◽  
pp. 09003
Author(s):  
Silvi Wahyu Puspawati ◽  
Tri Edhi Budhi Soesilo
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Wastewater ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Wastewater Management ◽  
Protein Food ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Research Findings

Tempeh is a traditional soybean product from Indonesia. It is a high-protein food whose cost per unit is cheaper than any other animal protein sources. However, processes undertaken by tempeh industries will produce waste. To produce tempeh needs a lot of water used for boiling, soaking, leaching, and peeling the soybeans. The problem is that tempeh industries have not undertaken wastewater management properly, which potentially causes the quality of tempeh industrial wastewater to exceed the prescribed quality standard, having negative impact on both the environment and the people living around those industries. This research aims to describe tempeh industrial wastewater management. It is mixed-methods research employing qualitative and quantitative methods, especially through literature review, observation, interviews, and laboratory analysis. Research findings show that the alternative waste management suitable for tempeh industries is to utilize wastewater by considering environmental, social, and economic aspects. Such utilization is carried out by making liquid organic fertilizer and biogas from a mixture of household organic waste. These research findings refer to SDGs’ agenda, especially the goal no. 6 (six), i.e. to improve water quality by reducing pollution from wastewater.

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