Mixed Methods is a guide for applied researchers who want to expand their toolbox of methods but aren’t sure where to start. What does it really mean to mix methods? What do you need to know before you start? This book lays out the basic strengths of both qual and quant methods and shows you how to complement your own go-to methods with ones you may not have used before. It lays out the assumptions of each type of method and provides a step-by-step process for a typical mixed methods study.
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Mixed Methods is a guide for applied researchers who want to expand their toolbox of methods but aren’t sure where to start. What does it really mean to mix methods? What do you need to know before you start? This book lays out the basic strengths of both qual and quant methods and shows you how to complement your own go-to methods with ones you may not have used before. It lays out the assumptions of each type of method and provides a step-by-step process for a typical mixed methods study.