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TY - JOUR
T1 - From Mixing methods to the logic(s) of inquiry
T2 - taking a fresh look at developing mixed design studies
AU - Shaw, Rachel L.
AU - Hiles, David R.
AU - West, Karen
AU - Holland, Carol
AU - Gwyther, Holly
PY - 2018
Y1 - 2018
N2 - Objective: This invited paper offers an innovative framework for mixed methods research design.Method: We propose the adoption of the Model of Disciplined Inquiry, a five-component model that focuses on the research question(s) rather than the type(s) of data collected. This pluralist model firmly anchors the research design and paradigm assumptions in the research question(s). Decisions about an appropriate research strategy are made in line with those assumptions. We propose three logics of inquiry to help articulate the processes involved in making sense of findings and their relationship to theory.Results: The Model of Disciplined Inquiry is demonstrated by applying it to the framework to a longitudinal study and describe our decision-making processes at each component stage. The results support the arguement in favour of shifting the focus away from the types of data generated (i.e. qualitative or quantitative) and relatedly a move away from mixed methods research to mixed design research.Conclusion: We conclude the paper with some challenges experienced in the example study and some challenges yet to be resolved.
AB - Objective: This invited paper offers an innovative framework for mixed methods research design.Method: We propose the adoption of the Model of Disciplined Inquiry, a five-component model that focuses on the research question(s) rather than the type(s) of data collected. This pluralist model firmly anchors the research design and paradigm assumptions in the research question(s). Decisions about an appropriate research strategy are made in line with those assumptions. We propose three logics of inquiry to help articulate the processes involved in making sense of findings and their relationship to theory.Results: The Model of Disciplined Inquiry is demonstrated by applying it to the framework to a longitudinal study and describe our decision-making processes at each component stage. The results support the arguement in favour of shifting the focus away from the types of data generated (i.e. qualitative or quantitative) and relatedly a move away from mixed methods research to mixed design research.Conclusion: We conclude the paper with some challenges experienced in the example study and some challenges yet to be resolved.
KW - Mixed methods research
KW - mixed design research
KW - paradigm
KW - healthy ageing
KW - extra-care housing
U2 - 10.1080/21642850.2018.1515016
DO - 10.1080/21642850.2018.1515016
M3 - Journal article
VL - 6
SP - 226
EP - 244
JO - Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
JF - Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
SN - 2164-2850
IS - 1
ER -