This paper argues that there are no generic methods in academic research that can be categorized in terms like quantitative or qualitative. Each different area of research uses a distinctive combination of methods, theories, and tools in which these methods, theories, and tools have been customized to work together. Grouping every area that uses numbers under one label and every area that uses non-numerical interpretation under another label--and calling those areas that use both "mixed methods"--is incoherent. It is a bit like grouping animals into two big categories: those that are black and/or white and those that are colored and calling those that are both "mixed." You can do it, but it does not really buy you anything in terms of understanding.