The Mixed Methods Approach
Through your work in this unit, you have come to understand just how different quantitative and qualitative decision-making techniques are. Perhaps that is why a mixed methods decision-making technique could be characterized as drawing from the best of both worlds. For this discussion, post a reflection on how a mixed methods decision-making technique fits this description, providing examples from your professional experience that could have benefited—or did benefit—from a mixed methods approach. Remember to cite and source your posts, if necessary.
Response Guidelines
Respond substantively to the posts of at least two peers. For each post, provide additional support for the use of focus groups. If possible, include a comparison of the validity of focus groups for this scenario to other qualitative data collection methods.
