Integrating Transformative Considerations and Quantitative Results through a Participant Selection Joint Display in...

Area of Science:

• Mixed Methods Research
• Research Methodology
• Philosophy of Science

Background:

• Integrating philosophical paradigms strengthens meta-inferences in mixed methods research.
• The transformative paradigm and explanatory sequential design have overlapping but distinct sampling priorities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a method for integrating transformative sampling into explanatory sequential mixed methods designs.
• To enhance transparency in mixed methods research decision-making.
• To center the transformative paradigm within mixed methods integration.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a participant selection joint display to integrate transformative sampling considerations.
• Applied this method within an explanatory sequential mixed methods framework.

Main Results:

• The proposed method facilitates the integration of transformative sampling criteria.
• The joint display enhances transparency in participant selection processes.
• The approach effectively centers the transformative paradigm in mixed methods integration.

Conclusions:

• The integration of transformative sampling enhances mixed methods research rigor.
• This method offers a practical approach to transparent and paradigm-centered mixed methods research.
• It contributes to developing stronger meta-inferences in transformative mixed methods studies.