Unique Number: 735720 HMPYC80/Assignment 05
Due Date: 17 August 2021
Chapter 20
1. Which of the following aspects are NOT considered as values that mixed methods research
adds to qualitative or quantitative approaches?
1) Mixed methods research enables you to simultaneously address a range of confirmatory and
exploratory questions with both the qualitative and quantitative approaches and therefore, verify and
generate theory in the same study. This reflects the value of completeness.
2) Mixed methods research provides strengths that offset the weaknesses of both quantitative
and qualitative research, and therefore has the potential to provide better (stronger) inferences. This
reflects the value of complementarity.
3) Mixed methods research provides more comprehensive evidence for studying a complex
research problem than either quantitative or qualitative research alone. This reflects the value of
resolution of complex issues.
4) Mixed methods research, just like multimethod studies, is extremely easy to perform and requires a
basic level of methodological expertise to guide the conduct of the study throughout its different stages
and ensure the application of the most appropriate procedures at each point. This reflects the value of
knowledge.
5) Mixed methods research encourages you to collaborate across the occasional antagonistic
relationship between quantitative and qualitative researchers. If findings are corroborated across
different approaches, then greater confidence can be held in the singular conclusion; if the findings
conflict, then you have greater knowledge and can modify interpretations and conclusions accordingly.
In many cases, however, the goal of mixing is not to search for corroboration but rather to expand your
own understanding. This reflects the value of triangulation.
Option 4 is correct, refer to page 421 (2. Characteristics of Mixed Method research) in text book
Research at Grass Roots 5th Ed
2. Which key consideration is NOT important when one considers the core mixed methods
design elements?
1) The design should match the research problem that you want to study and your intent.
2) The expectations of the audience for the research can influence the design choice, particularly if the
audience or particular discipline values one type of evidence or design over another type or uses a
particular design more frequently.
Due Date: 17 August 2021
Chapter 20
1. Which of the following aspects are NOT considered as values that mixed methods research
adds to qualitative or quantitative approaches?
1) Mixed methods research enables you to simultaneously address a range of confirmatory and
exploratory questions with both the qualitative and quantitative approaches and therefore, verify and
generate theory in the same study. This reflects the value of completeness.
2) Mixed methods research provides strengths that offset the weaknesses of both quantitative
and qualitative research, and therefore has the potential to provide better (stronger) inferences. This
reflects the value of complementarity.
3) Mixed methods research provides more comprehensive evidence for studying a complex
research problem than either quantitative or qualitative research alone. This reflects the value of
resolution of complex issues.
4) Mixed methods research, just like multimethod studies, is extremely easy to perform and requires a
basic level of methodological expertise to guide the conduct of the study throughout its different stages
and ensure the application of the most appropriate procedures at each point. This reflects the value of
knowledge.
5) Mixed methods research encourages you to collaborate across the occasional antagonistic
relationship between quantitative and qualitative researchers. If findings are corroborated across
different approaches, then greater confidence can be held in the singular conclusion; if the findings
conflict, then you have greater knowledge and can modify interpretations and conclusions accordingly.
In many cases, however, the goal of mixing is not to search for corroboration but rather to expand your
own understanding. This reflects the value of triangulation.
Option 4 is correct, refer to page 421 (2. Characteristics of Mixed Method research) in text book
Research at Grass Roots 5th Ed
2. Which key consideration is NOT important when one considers the core mixed methods
design elements?
1) The design should match the research problem that you want to study and your intent.
2) The expectations of the audience for the research can influence the design choice, particularly if the
audience or particular discipline values one type of evidence or design over another type or uses a
particular design more frequently.
