Mixed methods evaluation or\u00a0research is the\u00a0collection, analysis,\u00a0and integration of both qualitative (e.g., focus groups, interviews)\u00a0and quantitative (e.g., survey)\u00a0data in a single evaluation or\u00a0study.<\/p>\n
A\u00a0mixed\u00a0methods approach is\u00a0particularly beneficial\u00a0when\u00a0studying new or complex\u00a0initiatives and interactions in natural, as opposed to\u00a0experimental settings. Whether you plan a sequential exploratory or explanatory design, or want to use mixed methods to develop a toolkit, decision aid or survey instrument, CPDE will help you identify the most relevant mixed methods design to achieve the power, depth and rigor of the evaluation or research project.<\/p>\n
For more background on mixed methods approaches and designs, see the publication by CPDE founding directors, Schifferdecker and Reed (2009)<\/a>. Recent examples of mixed methods projects by CPDE can be found on our Publications page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mixed methods evaluation or\u00a0research is the\u00a0collection, analysis,\u00a0and integration of both qualitative (e.g., focus groups, interviews)\u00a0and quantitative (e.g., survey)\u00a0data in a single evaluation or\u00a0study. A\u00a0mixed\u00a0methods approach is\u00a0particularly beneficial\u00a0when\u00a0studying new or complex\u00a0initiatives and interactions in natural, as opposed to\u00a0experimental settings. Whether you plan a sequential exploratory or explanatory design, or want to [\u2026] <\/p>\n