12.1 Identify situations in which mixed-methods designs are
especially useful.
12.2 Describe general characteristics and purposes of
(a) convergent designs,
(b) embedded designs,
(c) exploratory designs,
(d) explanatory
designs, and
(e) multiphase iterative designs.
12.3 Describe effective strategies for conducting mixed-methods
research, especially those related to
(a) identifying research questions and hypotheses, (b) conducting a
literature review, (c) choosing one or more samples, (d) maximizing the
overall validity of a research project, and (e) addressing potential ethical
concerns.
12.4 Identify appropriate and efficient approaches to analyzing data in a
mixed-methods study.
12.5 Explain how you might conduct a systematic review of qualitative
research studies regarding a particular topic
