Mixing Research Methods in Health Professional Degrees: Thoughts for Undergraduate Students and Supervisors

Authors

Sophie Anaf, James Cook UniversityFollow
Lorraine A. Sheppard, James Cook UniversityFollow

Abstract

This commentary considers some of the challenges of applying mixed methods research in undergraduate research degrees, especially in professions with a clinical health focus. Our experience in physiotherapy academia is used as an example. Mixed methods research is increasingly appreciated in its own right as a “third paradigm,” however the success of educating novice researchers in mixing methods requires reflection on a range of theoretical and practical issues. We explore some of the under- reported features of mixed methods on a theoretical level, including the use of terminology, and the challenge of research “labels,” and on a practical level, the benefits of including mixing methods in clinical research and the issue of appropriate examination.

Keywords

Mixed Methods, Student Research, and Qualitative and Quantitative

Publication Date

6-1-2007

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Recommended APA Citation

Anaf, S., & Sheppard, L. A. (2007). Mixing Research Methods in Health Professional Degrees: Thoughts for Undergraduate Students and Supervisors. The Qualitative Report, 12(2), 184-192. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2007.1633