Critically Appraising Mixed-Methods Studies: An Overview

• In Event: Roundtable Session 101
  In Roundtable Session: Theoretical and Critical Mixed-Methods Conceptions

Abstract

Due to the growing number of published mixed methods research (MMR) articles in several scientific fields, researchers conducting systematic reviews are challenged to include MMR studies. Critically appraising the included articles is an indispensable step of each methodologically sound review. However, critical appraisal frameworks (CAFs) for evaluating the methodological quality of primary MMR articles are not commonly found in scientific literature. The present review identified and critically discusses the existing CAFs for primary MMR articles. The results indicate that there is no emerging consensus on the quality criteria that should be included or even whether MMR is in need of a unique set of criteria.

Authors

• Mieke Heyvaert, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

• Karin Hannes, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

• Bea Maes, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

• Patrick Mjl Onghena, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven