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Analysis: An
introduction
Carol Grbich
Chapter 22. Incorporating
data from multiple sources:
mixed methods
Mixed Methods
Key points
The advantages of combining quantitative and
qualitative data are that you can maximize the impact of
both
For mixed methods to be successful, issues of sampling,
design, data analysis and data presentation need careful
attention
Two ways of mixing methods regarding design are:
concurrent and sequential, but other new mixes are
emerging
Does qualitative data miss out in such a mix? and what
is the next move?
A brief history of Qualitative and
Quantitative approaches
Researcher control of the total process is paramount, precision and predictability are
important
Theory testing is the key and generalisation and predictability the desired outcomes.
Conclusions drawn follow logically from certain premises - usually rule based - which
are themselves often viewed as proven, valid or true.
Advantages of combining quantitative and
qualitative results
clarifying and answering more questions from different
perspectives
transform data (Qual to quantb(numerical codes) and quant to qual (themes) for
analysis)
consolidate data (merging multiple data sets to create new codes, variables etc)