How to Mix Methods A Guide to Sequential, Convergent, and Experimental Research Designs

This book shows researchers in education, psychology, health, and other social sciences how to mix qualitative and quantitative research methods together with confidence.

How can researchers sequence and incorporate data in ways that are meaningful, without simply combining data and hoping it makes sense? This book walks readers through the essential steps to avoid some common mistakes and to clarify confusing parts of common method designs. It offers a series of "how-to" steps, situated within the core mixed methods designs. Students and researchers will learn the 10 essential design elements of all mixed methods research, how to clearly distinguish between the different core mixed methods designs, how to figure out which design works best for their research, and more. 

Jen Katz-Buonincontro, PhD, is a professor and associate dean of research in the School of Education at Drexel University. She has a broad research background spanning qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. Dr. Katz-Buonincontro designed and taught the first mixed methods course as an advanced research course in the School of Education at Drexel University. She has led or co-led teams of researchers using several different mixed method designs, and she mentors undergraduate and doctoral students in mixed methods research projects, theses, and dissertations. 

Chapter 1. Mixed Methods Origins
Chapter 2. Mixed Methods Design Essentials
Chapter 3. Sequential Mixed Methods Designs
Chapter 4. Convergent Mixed Methods Design
Chapter 5. Experimental Mixed Methods Designs
Chapter 6. Validity, Integration & Joint Displays
Chapter 7. Presenting, Writing, and Publishing Mixed Methods Research