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Smith, Thomas M.; Cannata, Marisa; Haynes, Katherine Taylor – Teachers College Record, 2016
Background/Context: Mixed methods research conveys multiple advantages to the study of complex phenomena and large organizations or systems. The benefits are derived from drawing on the strengths of qualitative methods to answer questions about how and why a phenomenon occurs and those of quantitative methods to examine how often a phenomenon…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, School Effectiveness, High Schools, Best Practices
Van Duzer, Eric – Online Submission, 2012
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the process and value of Random Qualitative Validation (RQV) in the development and interpretation of survey data. RQV is a method of gathering clarifying qualitative data that improves the validity of the quantitative analysis. This paper is concerned with validity in relation to the participants'…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Validity, Mixed Methods Research, Surveys
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Scott, Karen M.; Nerminathan, Arany; Alexander, Shirley; Phelps, Megan; Harrison, Amanda – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2017
This study was conducted with medical students, physicians, patients and carers in a paediatric and an adult hospital to determine use of mobile devices for learning, and beliefs and attitudes about others' use. Awareness of ethical, patient privacy and data security concerns was explored. The research was conducted using a mixed-methods…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Technology Uses in Education, Medical Education, Medical Students