EBP#2 Chpt 27: Basics of Mixed Methods Research

Flashcards covering the foundational concepts, designs, notation, and analysis techniques for Mixed Methods research as described in Chapter 27.

Mixed methods (MM) research

Research in which the investigator collects and analyzes data, integrates the findings, and draws inferences using both qualitative and quantitative approaches or methods in a single study or program of inquiry.

Meta-inference

A conclusion generated by integrating inferences from results of qualitative and quantitative strands of an MM study.

Complementarity

A rationale for MM studies based on the idea that qualitative and quantitative data can complement each other to provide a fuller picture.

Pragmatism

A paradigm often associated with MM studies that focuses on practical solutions and avoids the 'paradigm wars.'

Concurrent designs

MM designs in which both qualitative and quantitative strands occur in one simultaneous phase.

Sequential designs

MM designs in which one strand occurs prior to and informing the second strand.

Upper-case notation (QUAN/QUAL)

Notation in MM designs used to indicate that a strand has dominant status or priority.

Lower-case notation (quan/qual)

Notation in MM designs used to indicate that a strand has a non-dominant or lower priority status.

Plus symbol ($+$)

MM notation used to indicate a concurrent or simultaneous design.

Arrow symbol ($\rightarrow$)

MM notation used to indicate a sequential design.

Convergent design

A core MM design where qualitative and quantitative data are collected concurrently; variants include parallel databases, data transformation, and questionnaire variants.

Explanatory sequential design

A core MM design that involves a quantitative phase followed by a qualitative phase to explain results; variants include follow-up explanations and case selection.

Exploratory sequential design

A core MM design where qualitative data is collected first, followed by quantitative data; variants include new variable development and instrument development.

Intramethod mixing

Pattern of data collection that occurs within the same method in an MM study.

Intermethod mixing

Pattern of data collection that occurs between different methods in an MM study.

Qualitizing

The analytical process of transforming quantitative data into qualitative form.

Quantitizing

The analytical process of transforming qualitative data into quantitative form.

Meta-matrices

Tools used for the iterative analysis and integration of data in MM research.

Joint displays

Visual methods of presenting integrated MM results, including statistics-by-theme and side-by-side displays.

Inference transferability

A quality goal in MM research that refers to the extent to which findings can be applied or transferred.