{"id":9736,"date":"2026-04-01T06:49:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T06:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/academy\/uncategorized\/step-by-step-guide-to-writing-a-french-masters-research-methodology-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T07:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:11:16","slug":"research-design-methods-french-phd-dissertation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/academy\/how-to-article\/research-design-methods-french-phd-dissertation\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Research Design Methods and How to Determine the Right One for Your French PhD Dissertation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9736\" class=\"elementor elementor-9736\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52efe65 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Table of Content<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ef0621 elementor-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"3ef0621\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" 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33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">How to Determine the Right Research Design<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#4\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Role of Discipline and Institutional Expectations in France<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#5\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Integrating Research Design into Dissertation Structure<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#6\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Conclusion<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22416e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"22416e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the key foundational elements of building a successful PhD dissertation is the selection of an effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/our-services\/phd-dba-dissertation\/phd-research-plan\/\">Research Design for PhD Dissertation<\/a>. In the French system of academia, where methodological and theoretical rigour are highly valued, the selection of an effective research design is an integral component of building a successful PhD dissertation. Research design is defined as a plan for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to answer research questions. In the French system of academia, the selection of an effective research design must be integrated not only with the research question but also with the tradition of the discipline. [<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4300\/JGME-D-15-00566.1\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd907b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd907b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"1\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1.\tOverview of Major Research Design Methods<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a1ace9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5a1ace9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Research-Design-Methods-Recreation-Image-TI-1024x485.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9737\" alt=\"experimental research design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Research-Design-Methods-Recreation-Image-TI-1024x485.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Research-Design-Methods-Recreation-Image-TI-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Research-Design-Methods-Recreation-Image-TI-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Research-Design-Methods-Recreation-Image-TI-1536x728.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Research-Design-Methods-Recreation-Image-TI.webp 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53e13ac table-sec-cls elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53e13ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Research design methods are generally classified into three categories: qualitative research methodology, <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/our-services\/coursework-writing\/research-methodology\/\">quantitative research methodology<\/a>, and mixed methods. Each of these has its own benefits depending on the nature of the research.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Qualitative research is mainly an exploratory approach and aligns closely with descriptive research design. It is generally interpretive and mostly used in the social sciences such as sociology, literature, and anthropology. In these areas of study, the research is mostly qualitative. [<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/ped4.12166\">2<\/a>]<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On the contrary, quantitative research is based on the positivist approach. It is mainly focused on the measurement of variables and often incorporates experimental research design to test hypotheses. It is widely used in disciplines such as economics and psychology, relying heavily on statistical tools.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Finally, mixed research is a combination of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. It is a comprehensive approach and serves as a strong research design example when dealing with complex research questions that cannot be fully understood from a single perspective.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f21e2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f21e2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"2\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2.\tComparative Table of Research Designs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2db8b83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2db8b83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 600px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"\">\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Research Design Type<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key Characteristics<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Common Methods<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strengths<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Limitations<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Qualitative<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Interpretive, exploratory, context-specific<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Interviews, focus groups, textual analysis<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Deep insights, flexibility<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Subjectivity, limited generalizability<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Quantitative<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Structured, hypothesis-driven, statistical<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Surveys, experiments, datasets<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Objectivity, replicability<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Limited depth, rigid structure<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mixed Methods<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Integrative, comprehensive<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Combination of qualitative and quantitative tools<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Balanced perspective, triangulation<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Complexity, time-intensive<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd19ec9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd19ec9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"3\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3.\tDetermining the Right Research Design<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae4828a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae4828a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To select an appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/our-services\/phd-dba-dissertation\/phd-full-dissertation\/\">Research Design for PhD Dissertation<\/a>, it is imperative to ensure alignment between the research question, theoretical underpinning, and available resources.[<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/jpm.13135\">3<\/a>]<\/p><p>The first step is to establish the nature of the research problem. Questions of an exploratory nature seeking to establish \u201chow\u201d or \u201cwhy\u201d something occurs are best addressed using qualitative research methodology. In contrast, questions aiming to identify relationships between variables are better suited to quantitative research methodology, often involving experimental research design.<\/p><p>It is also essential to establish the epistemological position of the researcher. French academia is often characterised by strong theoretical foundations, requiring alignment with constructivist, interpretivist, or positivist paradigms.<\/p><p>Practical considerations also play a role. Time constraints, access to data, and methodological expertise must be considered. For instance, quantitative approaches may require advanced statistical tools and datasets that are not always readily accessible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76e14ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76e14ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"4\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4.\tRole of Discipline and Institutional Expectations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2baa805 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2baa805\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In France, disciplinary norms significantly influence methodological choices. Humanities and social sciences tend to favour qualitative research methodology and descriptive research design, whereas scientific disciplines rely more on quantitative research methodology and experimental research design.[<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.heliyon.2024.e31042\">4<\/a>]<\/p><p>Doctoral candidates must not only understand these norms but also justify any deviations or innovations. Supervisors and doctoral committees play a crucial role in shaping methodological decisions. Engaging with them early ensures that the research aligns with academic expectations and contributes meaningfully to the discipline.<\/p><p>Many candidates also seek guidance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/our-services\/masters-dissertation-writing-services\/full-dissertation\/\">Master&#8217;s Dissertation Services<\/a> when transitioning into doctoral-level research, especially for refining methodology and structure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec6029d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec6029d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"5\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5.\tIntegrating Research Design with Dissertation Structure<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-397c147 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"397c147\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A well-developed Research Design for PhD Dissertation must be clearly integrated into the dissertation structure. The methodology chapter should provide a detailed rationale for the chosen approach. [<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6773.12117\">5<\/a>]<\/p><p>In the French academic system, strong emphasis is placed on methodological justification. Candidates are expected to demonstrate both technical competence and theoretical depth, often supported by a clear research design example to validate their approach.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f4f688 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f4f688\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These visuals illustrate how research methodology progresses from theoretical foundation to data analysis.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-991155a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"991155a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"6\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbba3b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbba3b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tutorsindia.com\/our-services\/phd-dba-dissertation\/phd-full-dissertation\/\">Research Design for PhD Dissertation<\/a> is a complex yet essential process. Whether adopting a qualitative research methodology, quantitative research methodology, or a mixed approach involving experimental research design or descriptive research design, it is crucial that the research design aligns with the research objectives.<\/p><p>Additionally, the selected design must contribute to broader academic discourse. To achieve this, PhD scholars must critically evaluate their research questions and ensure methodological coherence throughout their work.<\/p><p><em>Different Research Design Methods and How to Determine the Right One for Your French PhD Dissertation.\u00a0 [Talk to a Dissertation Expert | Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation]\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72660e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72660e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">References<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da25ae0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da25ae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>Wright, S., O&#8217;Brien, B. 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Achieving integration in mixed methods designs-principles and practices.\u00a0<em>Health services research<\/em>,\u00a0<em>48<\/em>(6 Pt 2), 2134\u20132156. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6773.12117\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1475-6773.12117<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Different Research Design Methods and How to Determine the Right One for Your French PhD Dissertation Home How To Article 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