Qualitative-Dominant Multiphase Mixed Methods Design

The qualitative-dominant multiphase mixed methods design combines multiple, sequentially or iteratively organized phases across a research program, with qualitative inquiry holding explicit priority. Quantitative data are collected in one or more supporting phases to supplement, refine, or validate the dominant qualitative strands. The design is common in longitudinal program evaluations, theory-building projects, and community-based participatory research where deep contextual understanding is the primary aim.