The Practical Utility of Mixed Methods: An Empirical Study
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The Practical Utility of Mixed Methods : An Empirical Study. / Dahler-Larsen, Peter.
In: Journal of Mixed Methods Research, Vol. 17, No. 2, 2023, p. 187-208.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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TY - JOUR
T1 - The Practical Utility of Mixed Methods
T2 - An Empirical Study
AU - Dahler-Larsen, Peter
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - While methodologists often assert that a mixed methods approach has greater practical utility than a monomethod approach used in a similar setting, empirical data have been lacking. To examine this assertion, we studied the practical utility of workplace assessments in 1801 public organizations in Denmark, of which 540 chose mixed methods. We measure utility in terms of action taken as well as perceived utility.We contribute to mixed methods research by documenting higher practical utility in mixed methods. Mixed methods share with qualitative methods an association with influence from local stakeholders and employee engagement, but not the weaknesses of qualitative methods (such as lack of documentation and incompatibility with management preferences). Mixed methods may serve diverse stakeholders as a successful hybrid rather than as a unique paradigm.
AB - While methodologists often assert that a mixed methods approach has greater practical utility than a monomethod approach used in a similar setting, empirical data have been lacking. To examine this assertion, we studied the practical utility of workplace assessments in 1801 public organizations in Denmark, of which 540 chose mixed methods. We measure utility in terms of action taken as well as perceived utility.We contribute to mixed methods research by documenting higher practical utility in mixed methods. Mixed methods share with qualitative methods an association with influence from local stakeholders and employee engagement, but not the weaknesses of qualitative methods (such as lack of documentation and incompatibility with management preferences). Mixed methods may serve diverse stakeholders as a successful hybrid rather than as a unique paradigm.
KW - Faculty of Social Sciences
KW - utility
KW - use of mixed methods
KW - mixed methods research a hybrid
U2 - 10.1177/15586898211057359
DO - 10.1177/15586898211057359
M3 - Journal article
VL - 17
SP - 187
EP - 208
JO - Journal of Mixed Methods Research
JF - Journal of Mixed Methods Research
SN - 1558-6898
IS - 2
ER -
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