Mixing methods: 5 practices to try

It's time to start elevating your mixed research methods with tips from seasoned researchers. Plus, learn to pivot and keep your research agile.

Grab your whisk, because it's time to mix some methods!    We're giving you the scoop on elevating your unique mixture of qualitative and quantitative research. While incorporating quant methods can be intimidating, relying on just qual can limit the scope of your findings.       Read on to get our best recipes for mixing methods to level up your research.   What are your favorite combos for incorporating quant and qual methods? Let us know in the People Nerds' Slack community! - The People Nerds Team   It's easy to get attached to exclusively qualitative methods. These quant ideas will help widen your perspective.   SIR MIX-A-LOT KEEP READING - MORE ON THIS TOPIC Tackle your thorniest problems with this mixed methods research guide. Say 'I do' to marrying quant and qual methods for more insightful results. Dig into how Relish Works used Dscout to navigate a changing restaurant landscape. How do you typically approach mixed methods research?   1. Start with qualitative, then follow up with quantitative 2. Start with quantitative, then dig deeper with qualitative 3. Combine both methods from the start 4. Use them separately based on project needs 5. Don't use mixed methods regularly We'll post the results afterward in our Slack community! It's in the DNA of tech startups to pivot. How do you react when you're halfway through your UX research?   PIVOT! PIVOT! PIVOT! Verizon is hiring a User Experience Research Consultant. PrizePicks is recruiting a UX Researcher. Walmart is looking for a UX Designer. Siloed data can answer narrow questions for a small audience. Triangulating insights across disciplines, teams, or initiatives can lead to far-reaching breakthroughs. Charles Perry Lead Research Advisor and Customer Success Manager, Dscout     READ MORE in Prove the Need for Qualitative Research to Executives [4 Strategies] Ready to scale your research program? Successfully scaling research requires effective stakeholder collaboration, flexible methods, and insights designed for impact.   See how Dscout can help you with all three. dscout, 222 North LaSalle St, Chicago, IL Unsubscribe Manage preferences