Mixed methods research can be challenging to write it up. The question of whether to keep the quantitative and qualitative findings separate or integrate them causes a lot of anxiety in graduate and PhD students!
In this video, I walk you through the process of deciding whether to keep your different types of data separate from one another, or write them up together.
We’ll explore the factors that should inform this decision – notably your own research aims and the standard practices and conventions within your discipline.
Once you’ve decided whether to keep your mixed methods findings together or separate them, you’ll be wondering exactly how to structure your findings chapter. Which kind of data should you tackle first if you’re writing up separately? How do you avoid getting into a mess if you’re writing up qualitative and quantitative together?
I’ll guide and advise you on these questions, by sharing some examples of integrated and separated findings chapters.
I will also share questions you should be asking yourself as you write up your mixed methods findings, and share some tips on how to stay focused when you’re writing up two different types of data. It is super easy to become incredibly confused, but there are some simple ways you can zoom out go back to basics and revisit your overall aims and objectives.
Chapters
0:00 – 1:14 Introduction and overview
1:15 - 7:15 How to decide whether to write up together or separately
7:16 - 9:58 Tips for writing up separately
9:59 - 13:12 Tips for writing up together
13:13 - 13:45 Summary and conclusion
// Other videos in this Findings Series //
Part 1 - Should I refer back to the literature in my findings chapter? https://youtu.be/hQ6zKPE5sck?si=9xCNxBSC-rEyvGFB
Part 2 - Presenting qualitative data https://youtu.be/LoLTwn6l5bs?si=aHUF_Z4CXXWMg8sy
Part 3 - Presenting quantitative data
https://youtu.be/xzxoaaXFX1U
// Other helpful videos //
How to get better at presenting on your research https://youtu.be/EnG2cuMMMuA?si=QdRPh0pLMwT3wBue
How to write up your methods chapter
https://youtu.be/WyxfXsZvpnQ?si=PwHqVM26c12UkEPe
How to choose a PhD examiner https://youtu.be/ZDRAkDn2pSw?si=BqN6rjGnD2bxBvol
How to finish your dissertation by changing your mindset https://youtu.be/GP1KisTPN0Q?si=6rPiGP9Hu18hUEXD
Write like an academic https://youtu.be/BNrLXFoY0kE?si=Y5adNpIBecbgCl5j
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