Complete Research Methods in Human Service Discussion Post
Tasks:
Search the online library resources and the Internet to learn more about the mixed-methods design strategy. In a minimum of 200 words, post your responses to the following:
- Share what you have learned about the mixed-methods strategy, including the strengths and weaknesses of this type of research design.
- Explain whether you would prefer using the mixed-methods methodology if you go on to conduct human services research one day. Why or why not?
Now, using the online library resources, locate a research study in which a mixed-methods design was used and address the following:
- How were the quantitative and qualitative techniques employed in the study?
- Why do you think the researcher chose a mixed-methods study over a complete quantitative or qualitative design? If you were the researcher, would you have also chosen to use the mixed-methods design? Why or why not?
