Mixed methods research design

What is a mixed methods research design? What is mixed methods anyway? Are there different ways to do mixed methods? Stay tuned, because we’re unpicking all of that in this video! If you've ever found yourself wondering what exactly mixed methods research is - or whether you're even "doing it right" - then this video is for you. Mixed methods is more than just throwing some qualitative and quantitative data together. There’s actually a structure to it (yes, really!), and in this video, I’m breaking it all down in a way that actually makes sense. We’ll be covering: ✅ What mixed methods research really is (and what it isn’t!) ✅ The different types of mixed methods designs you can use ✅ How to choose the right approach for your research ✅ Common pitfalls to avoid If you've ever felt confused about the whole "methods vs. methodology" thing, don’t worry - you’re not alone! This stuff doesn’t get explained nearly enough, so let’s demystify it together. Chapters 0:00 - 0:47 The trouble with mixed methods 0:48 - 2:31 What is mixed methods research? 2:32 - 4:10 Types of mixed method research design 4:11 - 4:41 Your experiences of mixed methods 4:42 - 10:10 Integration in mixed methods studies 📢 Comment below and let me know: Are you using a mixed methods approach in your research? What challenges are you facing? I’d love to hear about it! 🔗 Need more help with research design? Check out these other videos Don’t forget to do THIS in your methods chapter! https://youtu.be/02kK7nI5rYA Ontology and epistemology, what do they MEAN?! https://youtu.be/KA3iCfUmy6M Method / Methodology – same thing? https://youtu.be/K6uaEjL6M4g What’s a paradigm and why should I care? https://youtu.be/rLK-Vnc5gjg 🎓See my videos BEFORE everyone else does! For early access to my videos and whole load of other cool things, become a Degree Doctor channel member! https://www.youtube.com/@DegreeDoctor/join 🤯A messy literature review is COMPLETELY NORMAL! Feeling like your literature review is a chaotic mess? You're not alone—and that’s exactly why I created my new free guide, Fix My Messy Literature Review! This practical resource will help you: • Simplify the chaos by identifying your key ideas. • Organise those ideas into logical groups. • Focus your review on 3-5 core themes. If you’re ready to tame the mess and feel more confident about your progress, grab your free guide by signing up to my email list here: https://www.thedegreedoctor.com/how-to-structure-your-phd-literature-review 🛒 I sell lots of great stuff! Take a look at what you can buy! Want to see some of the resources and courses you can buy to help you on your PhD journey? Here are a few that you might like if you enjoyed this video: 🏛️Need some quick wins? Try my Cheat Sheet Library https://www.thedegreedoctor.com/cheat-sheet-library 🛟Want me to walk you through each of your PhD chapters, step-by-step? Check out my PhD Survival Guides https://www.thedegreedoctor.com/phd-survival-guides 💡Got 60 minutes? Want to get confident with paradigms? Check out my course, Paradigms for Beginners https://www.thedegreedoctor.com/paradigms-for-beginners