Information Science Reference Applied Social Science Approaches to Mixed Methods Research

Research that has been presented primarily by quantitative research can benefit from the voice of the participants and the added value of the different perspective that qualitative research can provide. The purpose of mixed methods research is to draw from the positive aspects of both research paradigms to better answer the research question. This type of research is often used in schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations as they strive to address and resolve questions that will impact their organizations. Applied Social Science Approaches to Mixed Methods Research is an academic research publication that examines more traditional and common research methods and how they can be complimented through qualitative counterparts. The content within this publication covers an array of topics such as entrepreneurship, social media, and marginalization. It is essential for researchers, academicians, non-profit professionals, business professionals, and higher education faculty, and specifically targets master or doctoral students committed to writing their theses, dissertations, or scholarly articles, who may not have had the benefit of working on a traditional research team. About the Author Mette L. Baran completed her Ed.D. in Administrative Leadership and Supervision from DePaul University. She obtained an M.B.A. in International Business And a baccalaureate degree in Marketing from DePaul University. Mette is a tenured assistant professor in the School of Leadership-Doctoral Studies Department within the College of Education and Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University and teaches leadership, learning, higher Education, and research courses. Her background includes being a faculty member and senior executive at Robert Morris University in Chicago including the positions as campus director, director of education, and director of development. She is an international consultant preparing U.S. professional for their overseas assignments. Dr. Baran's research interests and expertise include looping, student attitudes and achievement, charter schools, middle school education, higher education administration and access, international family policy, and peace study. She has authored the book, The Impact of Looping in Middle School. She is a member of the Board of Trustees to Robert Morris University. In addition, she is a Board member of several not-for-profit organizations. Janice E. Jones received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, her Master's in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and her bachelor's in Business Administration from Mt. Senario College. Janice is a tenured associate professor in the School of Leadership-Doctoral Studies Department within the College of Education and Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. Janice teaches in the Doctoral Leadership Studies Department in both leadership and higher education courses in addition to the Master's In Educational leadership programs at Cardinal Stritch University. Janice has worked as a consultant for the Department of Public Instruction for the state of Wisconsin and has provided workshops, trainings and professional staff development for a wide variety of K-12 schools throughout the state. Janice has also worked on a number of grants for both the private and public sector. Janice's areas of expertise and research interests overlap and include issues around early childcare, students with disabilities, vocational development across the lifespan and work/family conflict. Janice has presented locally, regionally, nationally and internationally at research conferences. Having a strong commitment to improve the lives of children, Janice is a member of the Executive Board of Kids Matter, Inc. which is working to improve the lives of foster children in Milwaukee County.