Values of Research

Mixed methods approaches allow researchers to use the benefits of quantitative research with the benefits of qualitative research to find the broadest view of the issues involved in the research. Quantitative research is excellent in obtaining an overall view of the issues generally, and qualitative approaches can enhance this view by providing the detail of how individuals within these issues deal with them day to day. So quantitative can provide the scope and background and qualitative can provide the details and depth of the issue. However, applying mixed methods requires a process and this discussion will support you in understanding the unique application of mixed methods in research. Address the following in at least 250 words:

• Discuss your perception of mixed methods approach and compare it to the types of mixed methods designs presented.
• How useful do you find the advanced mixed methods designs? Justify your answer.
• There are six factors considered important when choosing mixed methods design. Organize these six factors by order of importance based on your research. Share your ranking and discuss the disparities observed. 6 Factors:

Comparing different perspectives drawn from quantitative and qualitative data
Explaining quantitative results with qualitative data
Developing better measurement instruments
Understanding experimental results by incorporating perspectives of individuals
Developing an understanding of needed changes for a marginalized group.
Understanding the need for an impact of an intervention program.

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Address the following in at least 250 words:

• How does the City of San Francisco currently use its crime data?
• How could the data be used by citizens to influence policy? Provide at least two community advocacy and societal change ideas. Explain them and how they would help citizens.
• How could the data be used by the police service? Provide at least two forms of community outreach, policing policy, or program creation, and explain how they would help the police and the citizenry.
• How could the data be used by social researchers? What does the data tell them about crime in San Francisco?
• Are there wider applications for the data to support policy makers in San Francisco? Explain how.
• How has this example changed your thoughts about the use of research and data to support policy? Can you provide another way research could be used to support policy creation or change?