混和方法研究——美国教育研究方法的一种新范式

Mixed Method Research:A New Paradigm in American Education Research Method

混和方法研究是指研究者在同一研究中综合调配或混合定量和质性研究的技术、方法、手段、概念或语言的研究类别;它是在美国质性——定量两种研究方法范式的争论中产生的;其理论基础是实用主义;混合方法研究程序设计包括确定研究问题、研究目标、选择研究方法、收集资料、分析资料、解释资料、合法化、得出结论并撰写最终报告等8个步骤;它的突出优势是在研究中能增加交叉性优势和压缩非重叠性弱势,提高研究的效度与信度。

The mixed methods research is a type of research where researcher mixes or combines quantitative and qualitative research techniques, approaches, concepts or language into a single study. It came into being in the ＂war paradigm＂ between qualitative and quantitative research paradigm in American. Its theory foundation is pragmatism. It comprises eight procedures：determining the research question, determining purpose of mixed research, selecting research methodology, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation, legitimating, and conclusion drawing/final report. Its striking strengths include increasing complementary strengths and decreasing non-overlapping weaknesses in research and enforce the validity and trustworthiness of research.