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The Movement of Mixed Methods Research and the Role of Information Science Professionals

The Movement of Mixed Methods Research and the Role of Information Science Professionals
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Author(s): Patrick Ngulube (University of South Africa, South Africa)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 31
Source title: Research Anthology on Innovative Research Methodologies and Utilization Across Multiple Disciplines
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3881-7.ch015

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Abstract

Mixed methods research integrates qualitative and quantitative research approaches in many or all phases of a study to comprehensively address a research problem by collecting quantitative and qualitative data concurrently or in phases with the aim to maximizing their inherent advantages while minimizing their disadvantages. Many disciplines are embracing mixed methods research. Library and information science research is lagging behind in the adoption and use of mixed methods research. That might be due to limited access to the literature on the subject or difficulties in dealing with the relative lack of consistency and incomplete coherence among mixed methods researchers. This chapter traces the common characteristics and designs of mixed methods research, its growth, and application in research. It provides a framework to design, execute, and evaluate mixed methods research studies so that library and information science researchers and researchers from other fields may play a role in its development and application.

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