Question

What are some of the essential differences between the three basic types of mixed methods designs under research methods?(Ph.d level)

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Answer 1

there are 3 main types of mixed methods designs:

1) Concurrent design (triangulation): The qualitative and quantitative components are deployed simultaneously and their results are compared.

2) Exploratory sequential design. The qualitative study goes first and is the main one. From it, hypotheses are generated or instruments are developed. The second phase is the deployment of the quantitative component.

3) Confirmatory sequence design. The quantitative study unfolds first and is the main one. Subsequently the qualitative study is performed to better understand the quantitative results obtained.

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