Which of the following best illustrates an example of a mixed-methods research study?

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UGC NET Paper 2: Education 12 Oct 2022 Shift 1

Sahil conducts interviews and observations in his study of transitional students
Rekha interviews parents and their children regarding transition
Sameer looks at percentages of successful transitions from the district and class grades
Reshma conducts observations and supplements her findings with class grades

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There are three types of research in terms of methods used in any study:

Quantitative research:

It entails gathering and analysing numerical data. It can be used to identify trends and averages, formulate hypotheses, examine causality, and generalize findings to larger populations.

Qualitative research:

In qualitative research, non-numerical data (such as text, video, or audio) are gathered and analysed to better understand people's conceptions, beliefs, experiences, attitudes, behaviour, and interactions. It can be utilised to uncover fine details about a situation or to generate new ideas for research.

Mixed Method Research:

Mixed method research use both qualitative and quantitative methods, and thus collect two types of data (e.g., textual and numerical), two types of data analysis (thematic and statistical). Based on the type of data collection procedure and analysis of data conclusions are drawn of two types also subjectively and objectively. It can be called as etic and emic representation of data.

Thus, Option 04 best illustrates an example of a mixed-methods research study.