Ayiro, Laban Peter2024-07-292024-07-292021Ayiro, L. P. (2021): The Nature and Design of Mixed Methods Research, Daystar University, Nairobihttps://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4922BookBecause all methods of data collection have limitations, the use of multiple methods can neutralize or cancel out some of the disadvantages of certain methods. As well, the strengths of each approach can complement each other and because social phenomena are so complex, different kinds of methods are needed to best understand these complexities. Mixed methods are particularly appropriate for collaborative and applied research since it enables the researcher to answer confirmatory and exploratory questions at the same time, and as a result, the researcher can construct and confirm theory in the same study. Furthermore, it can provide explanations for seemingly contradictory results that emerge from using different methods.enMixed Methods ResearchData collectionBook