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The Journal of Mixed Methods Research (JMMR) is an innovative, quarterly, interdisciplinary, international publication that focuses on empirical methodological articles methodological/theoretical articles, and commentaries about mixed methods research across the social, behavioral, health, and human sciences. The scope includes delineating where mixed methods research may be used most effectively, illuminating design and procedure issues, and determining the logistics of conducting mixed methods research. This journal is a member of COPE. View full journal description

This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

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Transcending the Trade-off Between External and Internal Validity: A Critical Realist Perspective

  • Gaye Ilhan Demiryol
  • Tolga Demiryol
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Inductive/Deductive Hybrid Thematic Analysis in Mixed Methods Research

  • Kevin Proudfoot
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The Value of Mixed Methods Research: A Mixed Methods Study

  • Courtney A. McKim
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Retroductive Theorizing: A Contribution of Critical Realism to Mixed Methods Research

  • Ferdinand C. Mukumbang
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Conceptualizing Integration in Mixed Methods Research

  • Pat Bazeley
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Qualitative Thematic Analysis in a Mixed Methods Study: Guidelines and Considerations for Integration

  • Melissa DeJonckheere
  • Lisa M. Vaughn
  • Tyler G. James
  • Amanda C. Schondelmeyer
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My 35 Years in Mixed Methods Research

  • John W. Creswell
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Conceptualizing Integration in Mixed Methods Research

  • Pat Bazeley
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Machine Learning Mixed Methods Text Analysis: An Illustration From Automated Scoring Models of Student Writing in Biology Education

  • Kamali N. Sripathi
  • Rosa A. Moscarella
  • Matthew Steele
  • Rachel Yoho
  • Hyesun You
  • Luanna B. Prevost
  • Mark Urban-Lurain
  • John Merrill
  • Kevin C. Haudek
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Complexity in Mixed Methods Research
Collaborative Practices in Mixed Methods Research
Design of mixed methods research: Past advancements, present conversations, and future possibilities
Mixed Methods Designs, Integration, and Visual Practices in Educational Research
Quality in Mixed Methods Research
Integration in Mixed Methods Research
Paradigms in Mixed Methods Research

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