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Mixing qualitative and quantitative research in developmental science

Uses and methodological choices

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ID9792015
AuthorsHirokazu Yoshikawa (0000-0001-5607-8526, Harvard University, corresponding author), Thomas S Weisner (0000-0002-7209-5788, University of California, Los Angeles), Ariel Kalil (0000-0002-7506-5023, University of Chicago), Niobe Way (0000-0002-7066-3884, New York University)
Year2008
Volume44
Issue2
Pages344-354
Publication date2008-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueDevelopmental Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0012-1649 • E-ISSN: 1939-0599
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1037/0012-1649.44.2.344
PMID18331127
OpenAlexW2141488867
LanguageEN
Citations received84
References cited41

Multiple methods are vital to understanding development as a dynamic, transactional process. This article focuses on the ways in which quantitative and qualitative methodologies can be combined to enrich developmental science and the study of human development, focusing on the practical questions of "when" and "how." Research situations that may be especially suited to mixing qualitative and quantitative approaches are described. The authors also discuss potential choices for using mixed quantitative- qualitative approaches in study design, sampling, construction of measures or interview protocols, collaborations, and data analysis relevant to developmental science. Finally, they discuss some common pitfalls that occur in mixing these methods and include suggestions for surmounting them

Data science · Developmental psychology · Developmental Science · Management science · Mathematics education · Mixing (physics · Multimethodology · Process (computing · Qualitative analysis · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Quantitative Research · Research design · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Early Childhood Education and Development · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support

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