Learning Objectives

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