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Bartlam, Bernadette; Waterfield, Jacqueline; Bishop, Annette; Holden, Melanie A.; Barlas, Panos; Ismail, Khaled M.; Kettle, Christine; Foster, Nadine E. – Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 2018
This article outlines the rationale for adopting a mixed methods approach within randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and explores challenges associated in doing so. Taking the example of the EASE Back feasibility and pilot study (Evaluating Acupuncture and Standard care for pregnant womEn with "BACK" pain: ISRCTN49955124), we detail why…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Mixed Methods Research, Randomized Controlled Trials, Research Design
Westlund, Erik; Stuart, Elizabeth A. – American Journal of Evaluation, 2017
This article discusses the nonuse, misuse, and proper use of pilot studies in experimental evaluation research. The authors first show that there is little theoretical, practical, or empirical guidance available to researchers who seek to incorporate pilot studies into experimental evaluation research designs. The authors then discuss how pilot…
Descriptors: Use Studies, Pilot Projects, Evaluation Research, Experiments