Meaningful Integration within Mixed Methods Studies: Identifying Why, What, When and How

Publication date: Available online 11 January 2019Source: Contemporary Educational PsychologyAuthor(s): Vicki L. Plano ClarkAbstractThis special issue of Contemporary Educational Psychology brings together an important collection of examples of how researchers have applied mixed methods research to study questions of interest in the field of educational psychology. Collectively, the articles illustrate the unique insights that can be gained when researchers intentionally integrate quantitative and qualitative methods within mixed methods studies. Further, the special issue highlights specific mixed methods strategies that the authors used to achieve and communicate the integration aspects within their studies. The authors’ application of these strategies provides useful models for scholars planning mixed methods studies and scholars reviewing reports of mixed methods studies within educational psychology and beyond.

Source: Contemporary Educational Psychology - January 11, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research