Introducing
Mixed Methods in
Psychology
There should be no
such thing as a
“qualitative researcher”
or a “quantitative
researcher” Langdridge et al
(2013:518)
, Mixed Methods MCT Questions
1. According to Langdridge et al, Mixed Methods can be used to
a. Produce conflicting findings
b. Settle ideological disputes
c. Combine the strengths of different approaches
d. Reduce statistical content in research
2. The Triangulation approach to mixed methods
e. Affords equal status to quantitative and qualitative data
f. Avoids using interviews
g. Predominantly involves using statistics
h. Uses quantitative or qualitative methods, but not at the same time
3. The inductive method in psychology is
i. Bottom-up, data driven
j. Top-down, theory driven
k. Laterally structured
l. An inverted pyramid
4. The preparation approach to mixed methods involves
m. All researchers being equally well-prepared
n. Qualitative pilot studies preparing the ground for quantitative research
o. Interviews being used to prepare participants
p. Preparatory statistical tests being used initially
Mixed Methods in
Psychology
There should be no
such thing as a
“qualitative researcher”
or a “quantitative
researcher” Langdridge et al
(2013:518)
, Mixed Methods MCT Questions
1. According to Langdridge et al, Mixed Methods can be used to
a. Produce conflicting findings
b. Settle ideological disputes
c. Combine the strengths of different approaches
d. Reduce statistical content in research
2. The Triangulation approach to mixed methods
e. Affords equal status to quantitative and qualitative data
f. Avoids using interviews
g. Predominantly involves using statistics
h. Uses quantitative or qualitative methods, but not at the same time
3. The inductive method in psychology is
i. Bottom-up, data driven
j. Top-down, theory driven
k. Laterally structured
l. An inverted pyramid
4. The preparation approach to mixed methods involves
m. All researchers being equally well-prepared
n. Qualitative pilot studies preparing the ground for quantitative research
o. Interviews being used to prepare participants
p. Preparatory statistical tests being used initially
