Evaluation-Oriented Qualitative-Priority Mixed Methods Design

An evaluation-oriented qualitative-priority mixed methods design places qualitative data collection and analysis at the center of a program or policy evaluation, while selectively incorporating quantitative data to corroborate, contextualize, or extend qualitative findings. The design is guided by an evaluative purpose — assessing merit, worth, or significance of a program — with the qualitative strand carrying the primary interpretive weight and quantitative evidence serving a supplementary role.