Visuals in joint displays to represent integration in mixed methods research: A methodological review

Joint displays provide a visual means to represent the integration of qualitative and quantitative research in addition framework for thinking about organizing data, methods, or results. Despite increases use joint displays, opportunities exist more creative that additional visuals easily communicate complex information. These features include charts, graphs, maps, images. However, little has been written their usage within displays. The purpose this methodological article is advocate incorporate maps images, other visuals, as appropriate discuss decisions including these features. To assist identifying we conducted systematic literature search Google Scholar, PubMed, ERIC, Academic Search Premier using terms mixed methods research. After screening articles identify analyzed (n = 33) display Regarding strand display, graphs can information than statistical numbers, such showing distributions plotting relationships among variables, bars varying lengths facilitate comparison. Maps GIS data similarly relate reader, particularly when geographical spatial area important Furthermore, images be useful type especially relevant photo-elicitation depicted integration. Visuals used included: column bar histograms, boxplots, scatter plots, path models, pictures, models. We also four exemplars visuals. Researchers types psychological intervention research, theory development psychology, instrument educational psychology. conclude with recommendations suggestions optimize from perspective.