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Twelve tips for getting started using mixed methods in medical education research
Ellen Lavelle1, Jasna Vuk, Carolyn Barber
1School of Medicine, University of Missouri Kansas City, MO 64110, USA. lavelleel@umkc.edu
Background:
Mixed methods research, which is gaining popularity in medical education, provides a new and comprehensive approach for addressing teaching, learning, and evaluation issues in the field.
Aim:
The aim of this article is to provide medical education researchers with 12 tips, based on consideration of current literature in the health professions and in educational research, for conducting and disseminating mixed methods research.
Conclusion:
Engaging in mixed methods research requires consideration of several major components: the mixed methods paradigm, types of problems, mixed method designs, collaboration, and developing or extending theory. Mixed methods is an ideal tool for addressing a full range of problems in medical education to include development of theory and improving practice.
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