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Mixed Methods Research: A Comparative Study Of MMR Conducted In The USA And Thailand |
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| Creator | 1. Jamnean Joungtrakul 2. Supharuk Aticomsuwan 3. Laddawan Someran |
| Title | Mixed Methods Research: A Comparative Study Of MMR Conducted In The USA And Thailand |
| Publisher | Asian Forum on Business Education (AFBE) |
| Publication Year | 2554 |
| Journal Title | AFBE Journal |
| Journal Vol. | 4 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 275 |
| Keyword | Mixed Methods Research,Concurrent Triangulation,Concurrent Embedded,Concurrent Transformative,Sequential Explanatory,Sequential Exploratory,Sequential Transformative |
| ISSN | 2071-7873 |
| Abstract | The objective of this study is to explore the current practices of mixed methods research (MMR). The concept of MMR which includes its definitions, design and critical features were reviewed. Eleven critical features of MMR were identified and used as a basis for review and evaluation of MMR studies conducted in the USA and Thailand. Ten MMR studies conducted from 2002-2010 in the USA and Thailand were selected for review and evaluation. The results of this review were then compared to find the similarities and differences between the two sets of MMR studies. As a result of the comparisons, six critical areas of similarities and four critical areas of differences were identified. The similarities of the MMR studies were: (1) the term "mixed methods research" was identified in the research topic; (2) identification of specific research objectives; (3) questionnaires were the major tool for collecting quantitative data; (4) interviews were the major instrument for qualitative data collection; (5) used descriptive statistics for quantitative data analysis; and (6) used "sequential" design, particularly the sequential explanatory strategy. The differences were: (1) only two MMR studies conducted in the USA specified "pragmatism" as a research paradigm while none of the MMR conducted in Thailand identified a research paradigm; (2) the MMR studies conducted in the USA had a clearer process of analyzing qualitative data than the MMR studies conducted in Thailand; (3) all MMR studies in the USA explained why collecting both types of data are needed while only one of the MMR studies conducted in Thailand mentioned the reason for collecting both types of data; and (4) only two MMR studies conducted in Thailand clarified how the two types of data were mixed. The findings reflect the improvements needed in the two major phases for the conduct of research: (1) research design and (2) data analysis. To improve the quality of MMR studies it is recommended that: (1) research design should include research paradigm identification and justification; and the reasons should also be clearly explained and justified as to why both types of data collection are needed; (2) the process of qualitative data analysis and the combination of two types of data should be clearly explained in the MMR study; (3) more studies using other types of MMR strategies should be conducted, other than sequential design, to enhance the development of MMR; and (4) more qualitative research should be emphasized in graduate and research training courses than currently provided, particularly in Thailand. |
