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Researchers created a relational database to merge quantitative survey data from SPSS and qualitative interview data from ATLAS.ti in mixed methods studies. This approach facilitates the integration of diverse data types for comprehensive analysis.

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Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Research Methodology

Background:

Mixed methods research integrates qualitative and quantitative data.
Challenges exist in merging data from disparate software (SPSS, ATLAS.ti).

Purpose of the Study:

To present a method for combining qualitative and quantitative data.
To describe the development of a relational database for data integration.

Main Methods:

Developed a relational database to merge SPSS and ATLAS.ti data.
Utilized mixed methods research design.

Main Results:

Successfully merged quantitative survey and qualitative interview data.
Database development process and practical considerations are detailed.

Conclusions:

A relational database is effective for integrating mixed methods data.
Provides practical guidance for researchers using similar data integration techniques.