Mixed Methods for Policy Research and Program Evaluation

On the Future of Fully Integrated Mixed Methods Research: Context and Common Lessons from the cases for the field How Context Matters Broader Lessons for the Field Concluding Thoughts.

Abstract

Chapter 1: Introduction: The Demand for and Value of Fully Integrated Qualitative and Quantitative Research The Role of Mixed Methods Research in Meeting the Demand for Evidenced-Based Policy and Practice What Distinguishes This Book in the Mixed Methods Literature Overview of Remaining Chapters Recommendations for How to Use This Book Chapter 2: Conceptualizing Mixed Methods Research Introduction Rationale and Conditions for Mixed Methods Research Categorizing Mixed Methods Approaches Overview of a Fully Integrated, Mixed Methods Research Effort Discussion Questions Applications to Your Own Work Chapter 3: Designing and Implementing Fully Integrated Mixed Methods Research Introduction Integration in Research Objectives and Design Integration in Instrumentation Design and Data Collection Integration in Data Analysis and Interpretation of Findings Integration in Dissemination of Research Findings Discussion Questions Applications to Your Own Work Chapter 4: Practical Tools for Integrated Mixed Methods Studies of Policy Implementation Introduction Mixed Methods Integration Strategy #1: Bridging Research Instruments for Qualitative and Quantitative Integration Mixed Methods Integration Strategy #2: Mixed Methods Coding and Analysis Memoing Mixed Methods Integration Strategy #3: Adapted Monitoring Tool and Research Reviews Mixed Methods Integration Strategy #4: Research-to-Practice Collaborative Conclusion Discussion Questions Applications to Your Own Work Chapter 5: Fully Integrated Mixed Methods Research in K-12 and Higher Education in the United States Introduction Program Evaluation of Student Achievement Guarantee in Education Racial and Ethnic Inequity in Access and Successful Student Outcomes in Higher Education Challenges and Strategies for Addressing Challenges Discussion Questions Applications to Your Own Work Chapter 6: An Application of Fully Integrated Mixed Methods in Program Development and Evaluation Introduction Program and Evaluation Motivation Pilot Program Development for Child Support Debt Reduction Demonstration Program Rollout and Early Evaluation Focus Impact Evaluation Findings and Their Interpretation and Use Conclusion Discussion Questions Applications to Your Own Work Chapter 7: Mixed Methods Research in an International Context Introduction Child Support Grant Impact Evaluation in South Africa Qualitative-Quantitative Integration Process in the CSG Impact Evaluation Benefits of a Tightly Integrated Qualitative-Quantitative Research Approach Conclusion Discussion Questions Applications to Your Own Work Chapter 8: On the Future of Fully Integrated Mixed Methods Research: Context and Common Lessons From the Cases for the Field How Context Matters Broader Lessons for the Field Concluding Thoughts