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Toward a Conceptual Framework for Mixed-Method Evaluation Designs

Greene, Jennifer C., Caracelli, Valerie J., Graham, Wendy F.·1989·Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis
DOI 10.3102/01623737011003255
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In recent years evaluators of educational and social programs have expanded their methodological repertoire with designs that include the use of both qualitative and quantitative methods. Such practice, however, needs to be grounded in a theory that can meaningfully guide the design and implementation of mixed-method evaluations. In this study, a mixed-method conceptual framework was developed from the theoretical literature and then refined through an analysis of 57 empirical mixed-method evaluations. Five purposes for mixed-method evaluations are identified in this conceptual framework: triangulation, complementarity, development, initiation, and expansion. For each of the five purposes, a recommended design is also presented in terms of seven relevant design characteristics. These design elements encompass issues about methods, the phenomena under investigation, paradigmatic framework, and criteria for implementation. In the empirical review, common misuse of the term triangulation was apparent in evaluations that stated such a purpose but did not employ an appropriate design. In addition, relatively few evaluations in this review integrated the different method types at the level of data analysis. Strategies for integrated data analysis are among the issues identified as priorities for further mixed-method work.

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Authors
Greene, J. C., Caracelli, V. J., & Graham, W. F.
Affiliations
Cornell University (US)
Venue
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis
Publisher
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Published
1989-09
Volume
11
Issue
3
Pages
255-274
ISSN
  • 0162-3737 (ISSN-L)
  • 1935-1062
DOI
10.3102/01623737011003255
OpenAlex
W2109685530
Cited by
5,687
References
32
Citations by year
2026: 282 · 2025: 266 · 2024: 273 · 2023: 300 · 2022: 321 · 2021: 377 · 2020: 322 · 2019: 300 · 2018: 266 · 2017: 286 · 2016: 314 · 2015: 336 · 2014: 328 · 2013: 300 · 2012: 279
FWCI
6.74
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)
Locations
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Public Administration › Evaluation and Performance Assessment
  • Social Sciences › Education › Educational Research and Methods
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research
Keywords
conceptual framework, evaluation design, triangulation, complementarity, program evaluation, educational program evaluation, social program evaluation, integrated data analysis, design features

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