After studying Chapter 8, students will be able to do the following:

1. List and describe defining characteristics of mixed-methods research
2. Summarize the procedures for conducting mixed-methods research studies
3. List and describe the characteristics of several mixed-methods designs
4. Distinguish between mixed-methods designs and mixed-model designs
5. Identify and discuss strengths and limitations of mixed-methods research designs
6. Design mixed-methods research studies for a topic of interest