Methodological Decisions in Multiple- and Mixed-Methods Research (Table 32)

• In Event: Friday Roundtable Session 9:45 am

Session Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

Researchers make numerous decisions throughout the research process. These include questions about planning a study in theory or for future application, decisions made during the research process, and how to report the research process in publications. The aim of this roundtable session is to explore how researchers make specific methodological decisions in their multiple and mixed methods research. The first paper explores the role of a mixed reality simulation in making decisions about sampling, data collection, and drawing inferences in the mixed methods process. The second paper focuses specifically on sampling by examining reporting practices among mixed methods published in special education. The third paper then explores decisions in using quantitative and qualitative analyses through the Meaning Extraction Method.

Sub Unit

• Division D - Measurement and Research Methodologies / Division D - Section 4: Multi-Method and Mixed Methods

Chair

• Alexis Chavez, VERBI Software GmbH - MAXQDA

Papers

• Designing Mixed-Methods Research Around Mixed-Reality Simulation: An Exemplar Exploring Conversations About Team Conflict - Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware; Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University; Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware

• Investigating Participant Recruitment and Retention in Mixed-Methods Special Education Research: A Mixed-Methods Study - Analay Perez, University of Michigan; Jay B. Jeffries, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Timothy Guetterman, University of Michigan

• Exploring Themes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Feedback Using the Meaning Extraction Method - Paloma Benavides, ACUE; Merrisa Lin, University of Connecticut; Elizabeth K. Lawner, Association of College and University Educators