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What is Remote Research Purpose

Chapter 3
Applied Social Science Approaches to Mixed Methods Research
How the researcher intends for the study results to be used (e.g., generalizations).
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Considering the Source: Sampling and Data Collection in a Mixed Methods Study
Mindy Crain-Dorough (Southeastern Louisiana University, USA)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 32
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1025-4.ch003
Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to describe detailed procedures for determining the data collection and sampling methods in a mixed methods study. The nuances of selecting data collection strategies and sampling techniques are explained in a practical way. The points of decision, factors to consider, and methods for weighing the advantages and disadvantages are provided along with tables that can be completed to organize the planning process. The overall design process for a mixed methods study is described to provide the context for the in-depth discussion about data collection and sampling. A fictional study is used as an example to illustrate how to apply the procedure to identify the optimal data sources for a mixed methods study.
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