Mixed-Methods Research: A Discussion on its Types, Challenges, and Criticisms

The article positions mixed-method research (MMR) as a principled complementary method to the traditional quantitative and qualitative approaches. By situating MMR in an analysis of some common paradigms, presents it natural choice order complement cater increasingly complex needs contemporary researchers. It proffers flexible adaptive conceptual framework for designing conducting mixed methods simplified manner. explaining fundamental principles major theoretical tenets mixed-methods approach, which involves both data collection response questions, elucidates several benefits adopting since integrates post-positivism well interpretivism frameworks. There is abundant literature around this design aiming provide researchers understanding approach. Yet there limited that provides illustrative guidance novices comprehending methods, reasons choosing it, selecting appropriate design. Based on notable works field, overview designs, discusses its main types, explains challenges one can potentially encounter when using them with view assisting early career particular other general.