What benefits do you believe have resulted from the utilization of mixed methodology
Read Chapter 12 in Practical Research. Locate a scholarly journal article from the ProQuest database that employs mixed methodology in its design. Based on this journal article and two additional academic sources provide a summary of the article and explain the following in a three- to four-page discussion:
What benefits do you believe have resulted from the utilization of mixed methodology rather than the utilization of solely a quantitative or a qualitative methodology for this study?
Do you believe that this methodology is more or less problematic to the research process than employing one single method for this particular study? Why or why not?
What type of study would you apply a mixed method design to and why? Explain your reasoning in detail.
This assignment is worth 8 points of the total course grade.
This assignment aligns with the following weekly outcomes: 2,3,4.
This assignment aligns with the following course outcomes: 1b,3.
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Grading Criteria
Content Criteria
Total: 4
A summary of the article is provided that sufficiently explains the research.
Benefits of the utilization of mixed methodology are discussed in comparison to sole use of a quantitative or a qualitative methodology.
An opinion and justification are provided regarding whether mixed methodology was more or less problematic to the research process when compared to a single method.
The paper addresses what types of studies are best suited for a mixed method design, with accurate and appropriate reasoning.
The assignment is 3-4 pages in length.
Writing and Organization Criteria
Total: 2
Writing style is clear and concise.
Tone is academic and appropriate for the content and assignment.
Thesis statement is clearly articulated.
Structure is logical, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Flow is maintained by effective transitions.
Rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling are followed.
Adherence to APA formatting requirements is evident.
Research Criteria
Total: 2
Sources are credible (preferably peer-reviewed), varied, relevant, and current (published within past five years); use of seminal work (e.g. Freud) is encouraged.
Sources inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving and decision-making.
Includes required number of professional/scholarly sources.
Addresses ethical considerations in research when appropriate.
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