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mixed-methods-integration
Design and execute convergent, explanatory sequential, and exploratory sequential mixed methods research designs
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SKILL.md
Mixed Methods Integration Skill
Design and execute mixed methods research integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches effectively.
Overview
The Mixed Methods Integration skill enables design and execution of convergent, explanatory sequential, exploratory sequential, and other mixed methods research designs for comprehensive understanding through integration of quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Capabilities
Design Selection
- Convergent design
- Explanatory sequential
- Exploratory sequential
- Embedded design
- Transformative design
Integration Strategies
- Data merging
- Connecting approaches
- Building methods
- Joint displays
- Mixed methods matrices
Timing and Priority
- Concurrent collection
- Sequential phases
- Priority determination
- Phase integration
- Timeline management
Quality Criteria
- Legitimation criteria
- Integration rigor
- Inference quality
- Design fidelity
- Transparency
Reporting Standards
- Joint reporting
- Parallel reporting
- Staged reporting
- Integration evidence
- Mixed methods notation
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Addressing complex questions
- Triangulating findings
- Developing instruments
- Explaining results
- Building comprehensive understanding
Best Practices
- Justify design choice
- Plan integration explicitly
- Document procedures
- Report integration
- Maintain methodological integrity
Integration Points
- Quantitative Methods skill
- Qualitative Analysis skill
- Program Evaluation skill
- Survey Design and Administration skill
References
- Mixed Methods Research Design process
- Program Evaluation process
- Mixed Methods Research Coordinator agent
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