MIXED METHODS

MIXED METHODS

1. HISTORY

   • breakthrough in 1970's
   • 'triangulation'

2. CHARACTERISTICS

   • Combo of QUAN and QUAL

3. STRENGTHS

   • can be utilized to overcome some weaknesses
   • can be utilized to increase strengths
   • can analyze multi-level of complex issues
   • can reach multiple audience

4. WEAKNESSES

   • vast majority of research lack methodological skills to handle both QUAL and QUAN at the same time