Data Analysis in Mixed Research: A Primer

Date

2011-04

Authors

Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J.
Combs, Julie P.

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

International Journal of Education

Abstract

The purpose of this methodological article is to provide a primer for conducting a mixed analysis—the term used for analyzing data in mixed research. Broadly speaking, a mixed analysis involves using quantitative and quantitative data analysis techniques within the same study. In particular, a heuristic example using real data from a published study entitled “Perceptions of Barriers to Reading Empirical Literature: A Mixed Analysis” (Benge, Onwuegbuzie, Burgess, & Mallette, 2010) is used with the aid of screenshots to illustrate how a researcher can conduct a quantitative dominant mixed analysis, wherein the quantitative analysis component is given higher priority and qualitative data and analysis is incorporated to increase understanding of the underlying phenomenon.

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Article originally published in International Journal of Education

Keywords

Mixied research, Mixed methods research, Quantitative research, Qualitative research, mixed analysis, Analysis screenshots

Citation

Onwuegbuzie, A. J., & Combs, J. P. (2011). Data analysis in mixed research: A primer. International Journal of Education, 3(1).

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