Analysis of Mixed Method Research in Nursing - University Report

This report provides an analysis of mixed-method research, focusing on its application within the field of nursing. The report begins by defining mixed-method research, which combines qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. It then delves into the advantages of this approach, such as offering a broader range of perspectives and facilitating the simultaneous exploration of explanatory and confirmatory research. The report also acknowledges the limitations, including the increased resources and time required for planning and execution. The study highlights the importance of both qualitative and quantitative data collection in nursing research, emphasizing how mixed methods can overcome the limitations of each individual method, leading to a deeper understanding and validation of research findings. The report references key literature, including Venkatesh, Brown & Sullivan (2016) and McCusker & Gunaydin (2015), to support its analysis.

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Analysis of Mixed Method in Research Methodology
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MIXED METHOD RESEARCH
Analysis of Mixed Method in Research Methodology
Nursing researches offer great support in assisting the nurses in following evidence-
based clinical practices in the profession. The research methodology comprises of the type of
data collection method to be used for further processing of data, its analysis and interpretation
to conclude the findings. Mixed method research includes the use of both qualitative and
quantitative data collection method. The following sections of the paper will analyse the use
of a mixed-method, its advantage, disadvantage, validity and reliability to conclude its
importance in nursing research.
The quantitative data collection method is used to measure the performance
instruments, behaviours and attitudes that can be statistically analysed. It includes
observation checklists, rating scales and performance instruments. On the other hand,
qualitative data collection method helps the researches to gather open-ended information that
can be categorised into themes and present the diversity of collected ideas.
According to Venkatesh, Brown & Sullivan (2016), mixed-method study design helps
the researchers to present a more significant assortment of complementary or divergent views
and helps to offer a stronger interface in comparison to a single method. Another significant
advantage is that such study design enables simultaneous addressing of explanatory and
confirmatory research, allowing the researchers to develop and evaluate theory at the same
time.
Some limitations and disadvantages of mixed-method study design include greater
resources and time required to plan and execute the research design which can get very
complicated (McCusker & Gunaydin, 2015). Overall, it can be concluded that mixed-method
study design, which incorporates the use of both qualitative and quantitative data collection
method, allows the researchers to offset the limitations of the individual methods, in addition
to a greater depth of understanding and corroboration of the nursing research.

MIXED METHOD RESEARCH
References
Venkatesh, V., Brown, S. A., & Sullivan, Y. W. (2016). Guidelines for conducting mixed-
methods research: An extension and illustration. Journal of the Association for
Information Systems, 17(7), 2.
McCusker, K., & Gunaydin, S. (2015). Research using qualitative, quantitative or mixed
methods and choice based on the research. Perfusion, 30(7), 537-542.