Planning and Conducting Mixed Methods Studies in Mathematics Educational Research

Abstract

In this chapter, central ideas of Mixed Methods Research are presentedin which qualitative and quantitative research methods are combined or integrated.In addition to the explanation of common Mixed Methods terminology, the chapterprovides an overview of the most important aspects that must be reflected in theplanning and conduction of a mixed-methodological research project. On the basisof considerations on the nature of the research object and specific conditions ofmathematics education research, methodological aspects of the research question,research design and data analysis are described. The chapter concludes with con-siderations on the challenges of Mixed Methods, as well as recommendations on thestep-by-step approach to a Mixed Methods Research project.