Week 6. Mixed Method Research

This week we talked about mixed methods research. I would like to start by stating that for me this is the best approach to doing research. Considering last weeks methodologies and paradigms I believe that it is impossible to drastically take sides between qualitative and quantitative research. Combining the systematicity od quantitative research with the ability of deep explorations od qualitative research will enable the researcher to acquire a holistic vision about the studied phenomena.

We also learned about a real-life application of this type of research. And for me that proves that although several author express that qualitative and quantitative approaches are mutually exclusives they can actually be reinforcing for the confidence of the study.

It is important to remember that the mix of methods can manifest at different levels and stages of the study. We can find several types of design, like parallel, convergent, multiphase, but they are all focused on providing a complete perspective of the world and its particularities.