Design-based quantitative-priority mixed methods design

Design-based quantitative-priority mixed methods research integrates a design-based research (DBR) framework — which involves iterative cycles of design, implementation, and refinement in naturalistic settings — with a mixed methods approach where quantitative data collection and analysis carry the primary evidentiary weight. Qualitative data are gathered in a supporting role to illuminate, explain, or refine quantitative findings across iterative design cycles.