mixed-methods-research - Question and answers

I'm conducting a comparative study on social support networks in rural and urban settings for a community development project, and I'm unsure about the best mixed-methods approach to balance quantitative data with rich qualitative insights. How should I design my research to effectively capture both the scale and depth of these networks?

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I'm a researcher working with a non-profit organization to improve social services in both a rural county and a metropolitan area. I've started with survey questionnaires to gather baseline data on network sizes and frequency of interactions, but I feel this misses the qualitative aspects like trust and reciprocity. I have limited resources and a timeline of six months, so I need a practical framework that integrates methods without overcomplicating the process.

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David Kim

1 week ago