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Research Methodologies: Mixed-Method Approach

This guide provides information on how to determine the best method for a research study.

Mixed Methods

Open-ended and closed-ended questionnaires

This type of approach requires implementing elements of both questionnaire types into your data collection.  Participants may answer some questions with premade answers and write their own answers to other questions.  The advantage to this method is that you benefit from both types of data collection to get a broader understanding of you participants.  However, you must think carefully about how you will analyze this data to arrive at a conclusion.

Other mixed method approaches that incorporate quantitative and qualitative research methods depend heavily on the research topic.  It is strongly recommended that you collaborate with your academic advisor before finalizing a mixed method approach for a research project.