Research Foundations Module 5

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Warranted Assertibility

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present when you have good evidence about your research claim

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Incompatibility Thesis

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either-or position claiming mixing is not possible or allowable

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Compatibility Thesis

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says that quantitative and qualitative approaches can be used together in a single research study as long as researchers respect the assumptions associated with quantitative and qualitative research and construct a thoughtful combination that will help to address their research question(s)

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Pragmatism

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focused on consequences and the ends that researchers value; research design should be planned and conducted based on what will best help the researcher answer the research questions

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Time Orientation Criterion

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asks whether quantitative and qualitative data collection occur concurrently or sequentially

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Sample Relationship Criterion

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results in four major types: identical, parallel, nested, and multilevel

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Mixed Methods Sampling Designs

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1. identical concurrent
2. identical sequential
3. parallel concurrent
4. parallel sequential
5. nested concurrent
6. nested sequential
7. multilevel concurrent
8. multilevel sequential

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fundamental principle of mixed methods research

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According to this principle, thoughtful mixing of methods, procedures, and other paradigm characteristics is an excellent way to conduct high-quality research

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intermethod mixing

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two or more of the methods of data collection are used in a research study

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intramethod mixing

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both quantitative and qualitative data are obtained through the creative use of a single method of data collection

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Time orientation

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refers to whether the qualitative and quantitative components or phases of the study occur at approximately the same point in time (i.e., concurrently) or whether they are organized into phases over time (i.e., sequentially)

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Paradigm/research-approach emphasis

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refers to whether the qualitative and quantitative parts of the study are given approximately equal emphasis (i.e., equal-emphasis or interactive design) or if one part is considered primary and more strongly emphasized

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meta-inferences

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integrative inferences or conclusions based on qualitative and quantitative data and findings

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Monodata-monoanalysis

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Quantitative analysis of quantitative data

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Qualitative analysis of qualitative data

This is not a type of mixed data analysis

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Monodata-multianalysis

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(a) For quantitative data: Quantitative analysis (QUAN) and qualitative analysis of quantitative data (QUALITIZE).

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(b) For qualitative data: Qualitative analysis (QUAL) and quantitative analysis of qualitative data (QUANTITIZE)

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Multidata-monoanalysis

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Only quantitative analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data

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Only qualitative analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data

This type is not frequently used

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Multidata-multianalysis

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This is a combination of “(a)” AND “(b)” from Monodata-multianalysis cell

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Qualitizing data

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forming narrative profiles (e.g., modal profiles, average profiles, holistic profiles, comparative profiles, normative profiles), in which narrative descriptions are constructed from statistical data

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Quantitizing data

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qualitative ‘themes’ are numerically represented, in scores, scales, or clusters in order to provide a comprehensive description of the studied phenomena. This technique allows for researchers to understand how often various categories or statements occurred in qualitative data.