Discussion:
Mixed Methods Research Design
1. Explore what you believe is or are the biggest challenges for a researcher who wants to use a mixed methods strategy of inquiry.
2. Determine which kinds of research questions would be served by a mixed methods strategy of inquiry and explain why.
3. Indicate why you believe that more researchers are using a mixed methods strategy of inquiry.
4. Describe the extent to which a mixed methods strategy of inquiry is used in your discipline.
With these thoughts in mind:
In a 2-to 3-paragraph response that includes an answer to the question:
"To what extent is mixed methods research simply taking half a quantitative plan and half of a qualitative plan and putting them together?" and an articulation of the challenges to using a mixed methods strategy of inquiry.
Mixed methods just simply has me confused and I am not sure where to take this.