SOC 333 Research Methods: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mixed Methods

This essay provides an analysis of mixed methods in research, specifically within the context of SOC 333. It discusses the integration of quantitative and qualitative data to enhance understanding of research problems. The essay references various posts, including one that uses experimental design to study the effects of social media on young children, and another that examines San Francisco's use of crime data to improve city safety and citizen satisfaction. It highlights the benefits of mixed methods, such as increased dataset integration and insightful information yield, and touches on social issues like feminism and gender roles related to alcohol consumption. The essay concludes by emphasizing the importance of fighting for one's rights and beliefs.

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Post 1 and post 2
This post describes mixed methods as models that typically ensure the collection, analysis and
deeply integrating quantitative and qualitative dataset in a particular research study in order to
increase understanding of problematic issues existing in a certain research (Creswell &
Clark,2017).According to the posts, all the methods highlighted had distinct characteristics,
strengths, and weaknesses. In the Shanara clay post, the mixed method selected was
experimental design. This particular theoretical-methodological approach revolves around the art
of collecting and data set analysis in both qualitative and quantitate dimensions and finally
integration of the obtained information within an experimental trial. One of the case study
highlighted in this post that can be researched upon using this particular mixed method is a study
based on time and effects of overusing social media by young children within the age group of
between 13-18 years of age (Tashakkori,& Teddlie,2010
According to the post-San Francisco, city utilizes its crime data effectively in order for
individuals to know the spots which have a high crime rate. In this way, they will be able to be
vigilant and report to the law enforcers in order to ensure quick tracking. Law enforces analysis
techniques to detect crime related to drug abuse, physical assault, and robbery with violence and
acts of vandalism.
According to the post, one of the reasons that leaders would want the city to be safe is in order to
maximize on the on citizens satisfaction with the government authority (Creswell & Creswell,
(2017Another significant reason is to increase homeownership and tourism sector so as to
optimize on the country's economy. It is evident that crime leads to insecurity which undermines
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the overall development. By using the methods of data collection, the government can curb these
acts and implement changes in San Francisco.
Some of the social problems in the article are feminism and gender roles. The interpretation of
these social problems revolves around the prohibition of alcohol on women creating a struggle
and fight for women rights and societal behavioral change.
According to this particular post 2, one of the merits of sing mixed method is to increase dataset
integration and enhancement of high insightful yield in the information provided by both
qualitative and qualitative methods. This writer chose a case study as one of the mixed methods.
This post is quite in summary and on point (Mertens,2014). It suggests the study of law to be an
area of expertise where mixed methods can be properly used. This is because the field of law
cases often depend on qualitative and quantitate information for future reference.
Reasons
 Creative a positive culture
 Reduces tourism sector suffrage.
This post revolves mostly on the societal norms, culture, taboo, and values regarding women
who consumed alcohol
This post indicates that women who used to take alcohol were considered as prostitutes by
society. It shows that everyone should not fear to fight for his/her rights and belief.
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References
Creswell, J. W., & Clark, V. L. P. (2017). Designing and conducting mixed methods research.
Sage publications.
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2017). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed
methods approaches. Sage publications.
Mertens, D. M. (2014). Research and evaluation in education and psychology: Integrating
diversity with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Sage publications.
Tashakkori, A., & Teddlie, C. (Eds.). (2010). Sage handbook of mixed methods in social &
behavioral research. Sage.
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