5. •Merging Data --qualitative data in text or
images with quantitative data in numeric.
(NIH, 2015)
•Connecting Data- uses survey
(quantitative) and one interview
questions (qualitative) (NIH, 2015)
•Embedding Data –uses secondary
priority embedded within a larger
primary design (NIH, 2015)
8. Issue must be important to the researcher:
Problem solving
Something new to be evaluated
Quality of research questions:
Directly connected to the problem
All questions need to relate to the main
issue
Characteristics of the research question:
Make sure that they are answerable
(Padak, 2015)
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12. Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative,
Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 4th
Edition. [VitalSource Bookshelf Online]. Retrieved
from
http://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/CSM197814
52226101/
NIH, (2015) Best practices for mixed methods
research in the health sciences. Retrieved from
https://obssr.od.nih.gov/scientific_areas/methodology/
mixed_methods_research/section2.aspx
13. Padak, G. & Padak, N. (2015) Research to
practice: Guidelines for planning action
research practices. Retrieved from
http://literacy.kent.edu/Oasis/Pubs/020
0-08.htm
Editor's Notes
In research, we use quantitative and qualitative, there are two more researches to use these are action and mixed research methods. The more methods you add to the research the more through and complete the information should be. It does not always work out that way, in most cases it would cover all your bases. This would be like an artist, you may not use all of the colors, but you want to make sure you have them all, incase. It is the knowledge you put into a project and the peace of mind that they are there if needed.
Information and data can come from anywhere, this would depend on what your research is about. Mixed research can be pulled from various places, scholarly, journalism, surveys, questionnaires, measurements, and person experiences. These can be in form already. Previous studies that may be complete or have not fulfilled their goals. The idea of trial and error is how most studies become a success. The Wright brothers plane, which was a Leonardo Di Vinci model, that was designed , trial and error brought us to today's modern day aircrafts. The light bulb, electric, and so on all were once just plain ideas, and persistence made them become a reality. This used A LOT of research, well planned and written plans, mathematics, data , as well as trying and failing time and time again, changing formulas or designs until they succeeded.
Mixed research includes open-ended data (qualitative) and closed –ended data (quantitative). Examples are music, games, and instruments, mixed cultures, great music, and varied sounds from varied instruments. Mixed research give a stronger and more informative outcome (Creswell,2007). This would include describing the design, data collection, parallel variables,
According to the National institute of health, article Best practices for Mixed methods research in the health sciences, It explains how mixed research works. Mixed research uses merging data, connecting data and embedding data. Using mixed research will give a more informative information and data on the research done. It is hoped enough information will aid and correspond with each other for the finding and agree on the hypothesis.
Mixed research is much like an investigation with steps, One would make a thought ( hypothesis ) on how a crime might have been committed, they then do interviews and question witnesses or people who may have been near by. They keep a written record of this. They may bring in potential witnesses and record the interview or interrogation for evidence. They have a crew search, collect evidence on the crime scene, and gather to discuss the findings. Research is much like this. You make a guess on what is expected for the outcome. Collect data, includes numerical data ( for an example a bullet and how far the victim was from the perp.) There maybe data from previous cases one can study and use. This is how they determine some incidents such as serial killers.
Steps to be used are
Preliminary consideration
Stating the study
Determine what the outcome from the study would be
Select a mixed methods ( studies, data, etc.)
Collect data and analysis
Interpret what you feel the study has found.
(NIH, 2015)
You can see in the diagram how research data is used. There are specific designs used;
1-convergent
2-Sequential
3-Embedded
4- Multiphase
(NIH, 2015)
Keeping accurate written record is crucial to finding out how things work or do not. In doing this you only go back to see what the error is record it. Researching , writing a written history is how many thing were continued even after the inventor failed, but record they wrote, were used to continue research and to do trials. This is the same with projects you research what is already available, use methods to gain new knowledge, and keep working until all the kinks are no longer there.
According to an article by Nancy and Gary Padak (2015) these are the steps one must take.
Identify the question
Issue must be important to the researcher
Problem solving
Something new to be evaluated
Quality of the research question
Is it directly related to the question?
Are all the questions related to the main topic and each other?
Characteristic of the research questions
make sure they are answerable Collect the data
Results should be valid
Questions observed (for repeating)
use pre-published resources
ex. student journals
Analyze the data
examine the data
Share the findings
Conclusion
( Padak, 2015)
In summary, the topic should be something the researcher may know a lot about as well as high interest. This will keep the topic interesting to the readers, as well as keep the researcher interested enough to fully research all facts, without feeling burdened or bored. The mixed method should be used and the researcher should evaluate their work for pros and cons. The research should evaluate as a third party to see if the questions and answers are there. Evaluate looking for loop holes or ways to improve. This can be through multi-sources published, questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The outline should be constructed as to how you would like to see your research developed, from the hypothesis to the summary. Research ends when you begin to repeat your information. This is a lot of work but well worth the effort if one takes their time, researches, and has an open mind. I love these!! movies used to have these!! absolute talent!! I love these!! movies used to have these!! absolute talent!! This would be like a business proposal, to make it successful the outline through the end of the project should relate and the outcome will hopefully be the same as the hypothesis. It doesn’t make it wrong if they end up not answering the hypothesis. It simply means more research needs to be done to improve the issues at hand.
References
Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 4th Edition. [VitalSource Bookshelf Online]. Retrieved from http://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/CSM19781452226101/
NIH, (2015) Best practices for mixed methods research in the health sciences. Retrieved from
https://obssr.od.nih.gov/scientific_areas/methodology/mixed_methods_research/section2.aspx
Padak, G. & Padak, N. (2015) Research to practice: Guidelines for planning action research practices. Retrieved from http://literacy.kent.edu/Oasis/Pubs/0200-08.htm
