@inproceedings{81fa2a91e7fd417da8b0f779ec93ae3f,
title = "Investigating information systems with mixed-methods research",
abstract = "Mixed-methods research, which comprises both quantitative and qualitative components, is widely perceived as a means to resolve the inherent limitations of traditional single method designs and is thus expected to yield richer and more holistic findings. Despite such distinctive benefits and continuous advocacy from Information Systems (IS) researchers, the use of mixed-methods approach in the IS field has not been high. This paper discusses some of the key reasons that led to this low application rate of mixed-methods design in the IS field, ranging from misunderstanding the term with multiple-methods research to practical difficulties for design and implementation. Two previous IS studies are used as examples to illustrate the discussion. The paper concludes by recommending that in order to apply mixed-methods design successfully, IS researchers need to plan and consider thoroughly how the quantitative and qualitative components (i.e. from data collection to data analysis to reporting of findings) can be genuinely integrated together and supplement one another, in relation to the predefined research questions and the specific research contexts.",
keywords = "Information systems, Mixed-methods, Qualitative, Quantitative, Research design, Triangulation",
author = "Peng, {Guo Chao} and Nunes, {Miguel Baptista} and Fenio Annansingh",
year = "2011",
language = "English",
isbn = "9789728939540",
series = "Proceedings of the IADIS International Workshop Information Systems Research Trends, Approaches and Methodologies, ISRTAM 2011, Part of the IADIS, MCCSIS 2011",
pages = "42--50",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the IADIS International Workshop Information Systems Research Trends, Approaches and Methodologies, ISRTAM 2011, Part of the IADIS, MCCSIS 2011",
note = "IADIS International Workshop Information Systems Research Trends, Approaches and Methodologies, ISRTAM 2011, Part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2011, MCCSIS 2011 ; Conference date: 20-07-2011 Through 20-07-2011",
}