Mixed Method Research

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  • Data Collection

    Many methods of data collection have been utilized since the 1930s

  • New style of research

    Combination of in-depth case studies with surveys created a "new style of research"

  • Triangulating Data

    Jick (1979) Began combinigng surveys, semistructured interveiws, observations, and archival materials to create the whole picture of anxiety and job insecurity during organizational mergers. He also illustrated the procedure of triangulating data!

  • Procedures in mixed method designs

    A way to portray the procedures in mixed method designs was produced

  • Tension

    First "real" arguments about whether quan and qual data could be combined as they each "drew on different philosophical assumtions" Both quan and qual had different "worldviews" and they couldn't be combined for that reason.

  • Distinct Design

    Mixed-method becamea distinct design

  • Reflective Period

    • current assessment or mapping of the field
    • emergence of constructive criticisms and reassessments
    • expansion to many disciplines and coutnries in the world