The Four Cs Model: A Proposed Critical, Humanistic Approach to Mixed-Methods Research

• In Event: Marriott Roundtable Session Four
  In Roundtable Session: Mixed Methods Research SIG Roundtable (Table 4)

Abstract

Research studies have been grounded in different theories, frameworks and models depending on the utilized research methodology. Ideally, in the research process, choosing the adequate research methodology would take place after the research question has been selected. But, in this ideal world, it would also require every scholar to be versatile in quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Through this paper, a critical, humanistic research model, Four Cs, which expands qualitative, quantitative and mixed methodologies, is proposed. The Four Cs encompasses: clarity, confianza, consensus and comfort and is universal and adaptable to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies.

Author

• Alicia Bencomo Garcia, University of California - Davis
  Presenting Author