ABSTRACT
Mixed methods research is an approach to inquiry that combines or associates both qualitative and quantitative forms. It involves philosophical assumptions, the use of qualitative and quantitative approaches, and the mixing of both approaches in a study. Mixed methods research combines elements from both qualitative and quantitative paradigms to produce converging findings in the context of complex research questions. Mixed-methods researchers are not confined to using numerical data taken from Census reports or other sources, as quantitative researchers are. The quantitative approach is really good at testing hypotheses and quantifying relationships among variables. Mixed-methods research involves capitalizing on the strengths of each approach while minimizing its weaknesses. Concurrent triangulation strategies emphasize the quantitative and qualitative components of our research design equally.
