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Mixed-Methods Design in Biology Education Research: Approach and Uses
Educational research often requires mixing different research methodologies to strengthen findings, better contextualize or explain results, or minimize the weaknesses of a single method. This article provides practical guidelines on how to conduct such research in biology education, with a focus on...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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American Society for Cell Biology
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5132391/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27856556 http://dx.doi.org/10.1187/cbe.16-01-0022 |
Sumario: | Educational research often requires mixing different research methodologies to strengthen findings, better contextualize or explain results, or minimize the weaknesses of a single method. This article provides practical guidelines on how to conduct such research in biology education, with a focus on mixed-methods research (MMR) that uses both quantitative and qualitative inquiries. Specifically, the paper provides an overview of mixed-methods design typologies most relevant in biology education research. It also discusses common methodological issues that may arise in mixed-methods studies and ways to address them. The paper concludes with recommendations on how to report and write about MMR. |
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