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Quality Indicators for Mixed-Methods Research in Special Education
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Leko, Melinda M.; Hitchcock, John H.; Love, Hailey R.; Houchins, David E.; Conroy, Maureen A. – Exceptional Children, 2023
Mixed-methods research (MMR) holds promise for investigating several empirical questions within special education, capitalizing on the strengths of quantitative and qualitative traditions. We present an overview of MMR in special education and quality indicators for conducting and reporting such studies. We look to the future for how MMR may…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Special Education, Mixed Methods Research, Evaluation
Addressing the Catch-22 of Using Mixed Methods in Behavior Disorders Intervention Research
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Hitchcock, John H.; Houchins, David E.; Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J. – Behavioral Disorders, 2023
Limited emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD)-focused intervention mixed methods research (MMR) has been published, particularly in top-tier EBD journals (i.e., "Behavior Disorders" and "Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders"). The lack of published MMR creates what could be perceived as a Catch-22 situation wherein…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Behavior Disorders, Intervention, Barriers
A Framework for Approaching Mixed Methods Intervention Research to Address the Emotional and Behavioral Health Needs of Children
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Houchins, David E.; Hitchcock, John H.; Conroy, Maureen A. – Behavioral Disorders, 2023
The use of singular methodologies has dominated emotional and behavioral disorder (EBD) intervention research, and by extension, the field has not deployed mixed-methods research (MMR). The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of MMR and demonstrate its utility for conducting EBD intervention research. The basic tenants and design…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Emotional Disturbances, Mixed Methods Research, School Psychology
Conceptualizing Mixed Methods Questions in Special Education Research
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Newman, Isadore; Houchins, David E. – Research in the Schools, 2018
Special education researchers have indicated the need for an increased use of mixed methods research to address many of the complex issues in the field. An important first step in designing mixed methods research is to develop quality research questions. The aim of this article is to provide fundamental information on the formation of mixed…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Special Education, Educational Research, Students with Disabilities