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Publication Date: 2016-Dec
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Mixed-Methods Design in Biology Education Research: Approach and Uses
Warfa, Abdi-Rizak M.
CBE - Life Sciences Education, v15 n4 Research Methods 5 Dec 2016
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.
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Research Methodology, Biology, Science Education, Research Design, Sequential Approach, Validity, Reliability
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