Mixed Methods Research Made Easy

Description

Mixed methods design is still a new concept to many researchers and many struggle to design a good mixed methods study. Mixed Methods Research Made Easy is tailored to assist graduate students especially doctoral students who are facing writing of a dissertation and other professionals in the field of research. This book is written in a simplified way with an overview of the qualitative and quantitative research methods to build a foundation to merging both methods in mixed method design. The different types of mixed methods with their variants are presented with illustrations for easy understanding. Factors to consider when choosing a mixed methods design and principles of designing a mixed study are presented with key decisions to put into consideration when deciding on a mixed method. A step-by-step process from introducing mixed methods in the background, identification of a research gap to be addressed, writing mixed methods problem statement, development of mixed methods purpose statement (aims), writing research questions and hypotheses is included. Data collection procedures, analysis and interpretations is discussed with examples. The aim of this book is to provide a simplified resource that provides all the essential information needed to design mixed methods studies or projects.

Pamela Kimeto serves as the current Dean for the School of Medicine and Health Sciences of Kabarak University. She is a Fulbright Scholar and a Senior Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing and Bioethics. She also teaches Research Methods and Biostatistics with university teaching experience that spans over 17 years. She has a keen interest in advancement of health care research in Kenya using mixed methods design. Her other responsibilities in the university include membership of Institutional Scientific Research and Ethics Committee, an ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor and has served as the university’s Research and Grant Coordinator where she was responsible for developing research and grant policies, research and grant training, and overseeing planning and execution of annual research conferences. Her research interests include maternal and child health, ethical issues in women and children, and use of technology and biotechnology in health care. Pamela’s education includes a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Virginia, USA; a Master of Arts in Bioethics from Trinity International University, USA; Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing from University of Nairobi; and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Eastern Africa, Baraton.