This document discusses mixed methods research. It provides an overview of developments in mixed methods over the last 20 years, including increasing interest, evolving understanding of what constitutes mixed methods, and developing new designs and techniques. Mixed methods involves collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data within a single study to understand a research problem more completely. The document outlines reasons for taking a mixed methods approach, such as validity, offsetting weaknesses, completeness, explanation, and credibility. It also discusses preliminary design considerations and examples of concurrent and sequential mixed methods designs.

1. دانشکده کارآفرینیخرداد 89 In the name of GOD

2. Mixed Method روش تحقیق آمیخته استاد: دکتر عربیون دانشجو: بهمن طاهرخانی

3. Developments (last 20 years) Increasing interest in and advocacy for mixed methods Evolving understanding of what is mixed methods research Developing designs and innovative techniques “The emergence of mixed methods as a third methodological movement in the social and behavioral sciences began during the 1980’s.”

4. Mixed methods is not that different from other methods

5. Mixed Methods within Designs

6. What is this Method Called? Multi-method Triangulation Integrated Combined Quantitative and qualitative methods Multi-methodology Mixed methodology Mixed-method Mixed research Mixed methods

7. Mixing (How)

9. Offset – offset weaknesses of quan and qual and draw on strengths

10. Completeness – more comprehensive account that qual or quan alone

11. Process – quan provides outcomes; qual, the processes

12. Explanation – qual can explain quan results or vice-versa

13. Unexpected results – surprising results from one, other explains

14. Instrument development – qual employed to design instrument

15. Credibility – both approaches enhance integrity of findings

16. Context – qual provides context; quan provides general.

19. Typologies

20. Diagrams of procedures

21. Complex evaluation models

22. Reconceptualizing designs

23. Emergence of innovations in procedures

24. Unusual blends

25. Methodological issues

26. Data analysis techniques

28. Concurrent Mixed Methods Designs Triangulation Design

29. Sequential Designs Mixed Methods Designs Explanatory Design