RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Mixed Methods or Mixed Up?
JF American Dental Hygienists' Association
JO J Dent Hyg
FD American Dental Hygienists Association
SP 70
OP 72
VO 97
IS 4
A1 JoAnn Gurenlian
YR 2023
UL http://jdh.adha.org/content/97/4/70.abstract
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.