Developing the Research Study: A Step-by-Step Approach

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Author(s): Mette L. Baran (Cardinal Stritch University, USA)and Janice E. Jones (Carroll University, USA)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 13
Source title: Applied Social Science Approaches to Mixed Methods Research
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mette Lise Baran (Cardinal Stritch University, USA)and Janice Elisabeth Jones (Cardinal Stritch University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1025-4.ch012

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Library & Information Science / Research Methods

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This chapter serves as a guideline for outlining the core characteristics of qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research (MMR) and the various steps researchers undertake in order to conduct a research study. While the focus is on MMR, the steps are similar for any type of research methodology. The purpose is to create a framework assisting the researcher with an outline following the seven steps to conducting research. It is important to note that MMR is not a limiting form of research. Researchers need a mixed method research question and a mixed methods purpose statement for the research project. This chapter will also help explain why MMR is one of the best approaches in answering a research question. Finally, the chapter includes a suggestion to the importance of adding a visual diagram of the mixed methods research project into the research project and into the final report.

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