 Mixed Methods Research Design ExplainedBenjamin Mwanzia Mulili (), Dr. Samuel Mwangi Maina () and Dr. Reuben Njuguna Kinyuru () International Journal of Modern Statistics, 2025, vol. 5, issue 1, 1 - 13 Abstract: Purpose: This paper examined how research paradigms determine, among many other things, the types of data collected and the methods used to collect and analyze the data. The key differences and similarities between qualitative and quantitative approaches were identified, before explaining why and how mixed methods research is conducted. Methodology: The paper reviewed extant literature touching on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research designs. Findings: The paper highlighted the conditions that favor the use of the mixed methods research design. In addition, the advantages associated with mixed methods research design were emphasized in the paper. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The paper pointed the need to consider a researcher’s paradigm, ontology, epistemology, axiology, methodology, and methods when deciding the research design to adopt. The authors recommended greater adoption of the mixed methods research design among academicians and practitioners, especially when the research issues are multifaceted, broad, and complex. Keywords: Paradigms; Qualitative Research; Quantitative Research; Mixed Methods Research; Research Design (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:bhx:ojijms:v:5:y:2025:i:1:p:1-13:id:2694 Access Statistics for this article More articles in International Journal of Modern Statistics from CARI Journals Limited |
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