After reading this chapter, you should be able to
17.1 Compare the strengths and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research.
17.2 State the strengths, limitations, reasoning used in mixed methods research.
17.3 Explain how to design a mixed methods research study, including how to use the
notational system for depicting your design.
17.4 Explain each of the eight major steps in the mixed methods research process.
17.5 List some strengths and limitations of mixed methods research.