TY - JOUR
T1 - Mixed-methods design in biology education research
T2 - Approach and uses
AU - Warfa, Abdi Rizak M.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 L. A.-R. M. Warfa.
PY - 2016/12/1
Y1 - 2016/12/1
N2 - Educational research often requires mixing different research methodologies to strengthen findings,better contextualize or explain results,or minimize the weaknesses of a single method. This article provides practical guidelines on how to conduct such research in biology education,with a focus on mixed-methods research (MMR) that uses both quantitative and qualitative inquiries. Specifically,the paper provides an overview of mixed-methods design typologies most relevant in biology education research. It also discusses common methodological issues that may arise in mixed-methods studies and ways to address them. The paper concludes with recommendations on how to report and write about MMR.
AB - Educational research often requires mixing different research methodologies to strengthen findings,better contextualize or explain results,or minimize the weaknesses of a single method. This article provides practical guidelines on how to conduct such research in biology education,with a focus on mixed-methods research (MMR) that uses both quantitative and qualitative inquiries. Specifically,the paper provides an overview of mixed-methods design typologies most relevant in biology education research. It also discusses common methodological issues that may arise in mixed-methods studies and ways to address them. The paper concludes with recommendations on how to report and write about MMR.
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U2 - 10.1187/cbe.16-01-0022
DO - 10.1187/cbe.16-01-0022
M3 - Article
C2 - 27856556
AN - SCOPUS:84996534008
SN - 1931-7913
VL - 15
JO - CBE life sciences education
JF - CBE life sciences education
IS - 4
M1 - rm5
ER -