Why the Mixed-method Versus Multi-method Terminology Debate Still Matters as We Approach 2026? Here’s why: the language we use shapes how we design studies, teach students, and justify our choices to funders and journals. If I tell a grant panel I’m doing “mixed methods” but actually mean “multi-me...
Untangling the Jargon: Mixed Methods vs. Multi-Method vs. Mixed Data If you’ve ever sat in a research methods seminar and felt your head spin when people toss around “mixed methods,” “multi-method,” and “mixed data” like they’re the same thing… you’re not alone. Even seasoned scholars sometimes blu...
Listening Like a Qualitative Researcher: Tips for Engaging with Stories, Experiences, and Meaning In our last post, we explored why listening is more than just hearing words; it’s about engaging deeply with stories, experiences, and meanings. This kind of listening is essential for qualitative rese...
Listening as a Bridge: Qualitative Skills for a Polarized World A new report on free speech in higher education delivered some sobering news: most U.S. colleges received an “F” for their speech climate, and students across the political spectrum are increasingly unwilling to hear views that challen...
access_time1758810240000faceInstitute for Research and Theory Methodologies
Listening, Learning, and Leading Change Through Qualitative Research At the 2025 International Congress for Qualitative Research and Theory Methodologies (ic-QRTM), hosted by the Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies (RTM) and sponsored by CQ University Australia, we are coming together v...