Speaker: Dr. Christine Kurtz-Landy, York University
School of Nursing
Title: An Overview of Mixed Methods Research Design
Abstract: This presentation will provide an examination of different mixed methods research designs, when to use them and the strengths and limitations of this research approach. Several examples of mixed methods studies will be discussed.
Resources for Mixed Methods Research
Creswell, J. & Plano Clark, V. (2011). Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research, 2nd edition, Sage, Thousand Oaks, Calif, USA.
Hanson,W., Creswell,J.,Plano Clark,V., & Petska, J. (2005). Mixed methods research designs in counseling psychology, Journal of Counseling Psychology, 52, 2, pp. 224–235.
O'Cathain, A., Nicholl,J., & Murphy, E. “Structural issues affecting mixed methods studies in health research: a qualitative study,” BMC Medical Research Methodology, vol. 9, no. 1, article 82, 2009.
Tashakkori, A., & Teddlie, C. (Eds) (2010). Handbook of mixed methods in social and behavioral research (2nd Edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Tashakkori, A., & Creswell, J.W. (2007). Exploring the nature of research questions in mixed methods research. Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 1, pp. 207–211
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C. & Sines, M. C. (2012). Mixed methods in psychological research. In Weiner, I., Shinka, J. A. & Velicer, W. F. (Eds.) Handbook of psychology (2nd Ed.), Volume 2 (Research methods in psychology). Wiley.
Teddlie, C. & Tashakkori, A. (2012). Common “core” characteristics of mixed methods research: A review of critical issues and call for greater convergence. American Behavioral Scientist, 56, 774-788.
