Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapters 1 and 2 of the Hesse-Biber e-book, Mixed Methods Research: Merging Theory with Practice, and the two required articles for this week.
Mixed methods is a current popular methodology. While this type of methodology is useful for some studies, because of its dual nature as both quantitative and qualitative, it is not effective or appropriate for all research.
For this discussion, you will consider the use of mixed methods for the topic chosen for the Research Proposal which is “Employment Issues Amongst Mentally Disabled Veterans”. For this PLEASE ALL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING POINTS.
NOTE: PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT Research Question Research Design Selected for the research proposal question and research design selected.
Citation for two documents attached that can be used for this.
Bryman, A. (2006). Integrating quantitative and qualitative research: How is it done? Qualitative Research, 6(1), 97–113. https://doi-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.1177/1468794106058877
Fetters, M. D., Curry, L. A., & Creswell, J. W. (2013, December 1). Achieving integration in mixed methods designs–principles and practices. Health Services Research, 48(6). https://doi-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.1111/1475-6773.12117