Mixed Methods Designs
step involves educating the reader about other terms that may be used in place of mixed methods. These include mixed methodology, multi-method, and quantitative and qualitative methods (Creswell, 2014). It is also important to familiarise the reader with the history of the mixed methods design. According to Creswell (2014), the mixed methods design gained popularity towards the end of the 1980s, with researchers attempting to overcome the weaknesses presented by single-method designs. Since then, the design has undergone significant development, evaluation, and philosophical analysis, and has been used in diverse fields such as education, social sciences, and health sciences. Following a brief description of the design and its historical… Continue Reading...
