Embedded Method:
Quantitative (or qualitative method)
Qualitative (or Quantitative )Data
collection & Analysis Interpretation
Qualitative (or
Quantitative ) Data
collection & analysis
(before, during & after)
The Embedded Method :
The researcher:
Collects and analyzes quantitative and
qualitative data within a quantitative
research design, qualitative research
design, or research procedure.
Collection and analysis of secondary
data set occurs before, during, and/or
after the primary methods.
Embedded design
Philosophical assumptions:
Worldview may reflect the primary approach, use
pragmatism for a concurrent approach, or shift in a
sequential approach.
Common variants:
-Embedded experiment
-Embedded correlational
-Embedded instrument development and validation
-Mixed methods case study
-Mixed methods narrative research
-Mixed methods ethnography
Strengths: Embedded Method
May require less time and fewer resources.
Improve the larger design with supplemental data.
Fits team approach well.
May be able to publish results separately.
Appealing to those accustomed to traditional
designs.