Method of Mixed Data Collection

CHENNAI, India - May 12, 2014 - PRLog -- Data collection in research study is a common phenomenon. Therefore, the concerned researcher approaches either qualitative or quantitative method for collecting data. However, it becomes difficult to make inference in certain research. Hence, to reach the findings or to obtain the conclusion, both methods are applied, i.e. the approach of mixed data collection. By resorting to mixed method of data collection, it gives impetus to research as it increases the perspective of getting answer to the research question. Let’s go through the advantages of this method of data collection, which are as follows:

The validity of the findings gets increased
Better preparation for data collection instruments
More understanding over the findings
More strengths for data collection

Thus, when you perceive that one type of data collection is not enough to make an inference, then resort to mixed data collection. In this method of data collection, the qualitative component is incorporated into quantitative to have accurate information. For instance, the mixed approach is utilized through interview and questionnaire for collecting data in a research study. Interview forms the basis for qualitative method; whereas, questionnaire is applicable in case of quantitative. Hence, the combined approach assists in getting accurate answers from the respondents. It becomes easy to understand a research problem completely in every aspect. Thus research goal is attained with proper analysis and interpretation of result.

However, as a researcher you must know that, which method of data collection is pertinent in context to your research. Again, you must enquire why the means of either qualitative or quantitative method is not adequate to answer the research hypothesis. Then only you have to resort to approach of mixed method. In case your research requires mixed method of data collection, then you have to strategize the data collection plan involving samples, instruments, interpretation, and analysis. Therefore, often it confuses and concerns the researcher that, which scenario of research warrants mixed data collection. Moreover, even if you are sure to apply the method of mixed data collection; then what are the approaches to deal with its issues? Finally how to analyze and interpret is also a concern area in research. These are the generic issues mentioned above, but it might not be the same for all the researchers. Depending on the research need, the issue of data collection could also vary.

Therefore it requires solution for every issue involved in the mixed data collection. How it would be solved? The solution you could avail from our experts having statistic bent of mind with research background. The experts would prepare a roadmap for your research after analyzing the pros and cons. They have the expertise and have the sources to equip you enabling data collection in precise through the means of mixed method. They are smart in recognizing the potential issues and accordingly design the lay out for effective mixed data collection. Finally, it would assist you in developing the dissertation or thesis for achieving the academic degree.