| Title: |
A Mixed Methods Sampling Methodology for a Multisite Case Study |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Sharp, Julia L.; Mobley, Catherine; Hammond, Cathy; Withington, Cairen; Drew, Sam; Stringfield, Sam; Stipanovic, Natalie |
| Source: |
Journal of Mixed Methods Research. Jan 2012 6(1):34-54. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
21 |
| Publication Date: |
2012 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
High Schools; Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Mixed Methods Research; Sampling; Site Selection; Case Studies; Educational Policy; Educational Research; Educational Change; State Legislation; Public Schools; High Schools |
| Geographic Terms: |
South Carolina |
| DOI: |
10.1177/1558689811417133 |
| ISSN: |
1558-6898 |
| Abstract: |
The flexibility of mixed methods research strategies makes such approaches especially suitable for multisite case studies. Yet the utilization of mixed methods to select sites for these studies is rarely reported. The authors describe their pragmatic mixed methods approach to select a sample for their multisite mixed methods case study of a statewide education policy initiative in the United States. The authors designed a four-stage sequential mixed methods site selection strategy to select eight sites in order to capture the broader context of the research, as well as any contextual nuances that shape policy implementation. The authors anticipate that their experience would provide guidance to other mixed methods researchers seeking to maximize the rigor of their multisite case study sampling designs. (Contains 4 figures, 2 tables, and 5 notes.) |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Number of References: |
66 |
| Entry Date: |
2012 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ959031 |
| Database: |
ERIC |