In this section, we analyse the concept of what is seen to constitute mixed methods
research from the platform of a broad definition provided by Tashakkori and Creswell
(2007b, p. 4) wherein mixed methods research is considered to be:
[...] research in which the investigator collects and analyses data, integrates the findings, and
draws inferences using both qualitative and quantitative approaches or methods in a single
study or program of inquiry.