Aligning theory and methodology in mixed methods research: Before Design Theoretical Placement

• Published in: International Journal of Social Research Methodology Vol. 21; no. 5; pp. 527 - 540
• Main Authors: Alavi, Mousa, Archibald, Mandy, McMaster, Rose, Lopez, Violeta, Cleary, Michelle
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 03.09.2018; Informa UK Limited; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Design; Guides; Health science; Health sciences; knowledge generation; Methods Research; Mixed Methods Research; Professional knowledge; Research Design; Research methodology; Researcher subject relations; Researchers; Social research; Theories; Theory Practice Relationship

When a theoretical framework (and its components) is not clearly linked to research methods, researchers risk designing flawed studies, wherein the stated research question is inconsistent with the research design. Explicitly identifying one's theoretical orientation can provide an orderly sche...