Definition Of Mix Method

 Mixed methods involves the collection and “mixing” or integration of both

quantitative and qualitative data in a study
 Mixed methods research is an approach to inquiry involving collecting both
quantitative and qualitative data, integrating the two forms of data, and using distinct
designs that may involve philosophical assumptions and theoretical frameworks
These types of designs were extensively discussed in a major handbook addressing the field
in 2003 (Tashakkori & Teddlie, 2010). Procedures for expanding mixed methods developed
such as follows:
 Ways to integrate the quantitative and qualitative data, such as one database, could be
used to check the accuracy (validity) of the other database.
 One database could help explain the other database, and one database could explore
different types of questions than the other database.
 One database could lead to better instruments when instruments are not well-suited
for a sample or population.
 One database could build on other databases, and one database could alternate with
another database back and forth during a longitudinal study.
The Type Of Mix Method
Figure 16.2 illustrate six mixed method design, with the first four as the basic design in use
today adan the last two as complex design that are becoming increasingly popular (creswell
& plano clark, 2011) the designs are:
1. The convergent parallel design
is a form of mixed methods design in which the researcher converges or merges
quantitative and qualitative data in order to provide a comprehensive analysis of the
research problem
2. The explanatory sequential design
is one in which the researcher first conducts quantitative research, analyzes the
results and then builds on the results to explain them in more detail with qualitative
research.
3. The exploratory sequential design
is the reverse sequence from the explanatory sequential design. In the exploratory
sequential approach the researcher first begins with a qualitative research phase and
explores the views of participants.
 4. The embedded design
involves as well either the convergent or sequential use of data, but the core idea is
that either quantitative or qualitative data is embedded within a larger design (e.g., an
experiment) and the data sources play a supporting role in the overall design
5. The tranformative design
is a design that uses a theoretical lens drawn from social justice or power (see
Chapter 3) as an overarching perspective within a design that contains both
quantitative and qualitative data. The data in this form of study could be converged
or it could be ordered sequentially with one building on the other.
6. The multiphase designs
is common in the fields of evaluation and program interventions. In this advanced
design, concurrent or sequential strategies are used in tandem over time to best
understand a long-term program goal.
Definition of CAR
Classroom Action Research (CAR) is a systematic inquiry with the goal of informing practice
in particular situation (Angelo and Cross, 1993:1)
Like mixed methods research, action research designs often utilize both quantitative and
qualitative data, but they focus more on procedures useful in addressing practical problems in
schools and the classrooms. Action research designs are systematic procedures used by
teachers (or other individuals in an educational setting) to gather quantitative and qualitative
data to address improvements in their educational setting, their teaching, and the learning of
their students. In some action research designs, you seek to address and solve local, practical
problems, such as a classroom-discipline issue for a teacher. In other studies, your objective
might be to empower, transform, and emancipate individuals in educational settings.
 Exploring Affixation in English
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Bloomfield (1933) referred to inflection as the outer layer of the morphology of word
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processes are already complete.

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