PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Gurenlian, JoAnn
TI  - Mixed Methods or Mixed Up?
DP  - 2023 Aug 01
TA  - American Dental Hygienists' Association
PG  - 70--72
VI  - 97
IP  - 4
4099  - http://jdh.adha.org/content/97/4/70.short
4100  - http://jdh.adha.org/content/97/4/70.full
SO  - J Dent Hyg2023 Aug 01; 97
AB  - Confusion exists among some researchers and educators regarding the classification of research designs. Some classify quantitative research studies as mixed methods research when using and analyzing open-ended items on a survey. Therefore, the purpose of this short report is to describe the mixed methods research design and distinguish it from other research methods. Types of mixed methods designs and key questions to consider for this approach are discussed.