Open Profiling of Quality: A Mixed Method Approach to Understanding Multimodal Quality Perception

Table 2

Mixed method designs according to Creswell and Plano Clark [50].

Mixed method design	Design pattern	Purpose
Triangulation design	Independent collection of QUAN and QUAL data. Interpretation based on both data sets.	Comparison of QUAN and QUAL results for a broad interpretation of the results
Embedded design	One data set is used in a supplemental role in studies primarily based on the other data set.	Additional qualitative expressions about quantitative results (e.g., supporting decisions about further studies or tasks)
Explanatory design	Two-step design. First collection of QUAN, then QUAL.	QUAL data may be needed to explain unexpected results or to detect errors in the QUAN research design.
Exploratory design	Two-step design. First collection of QUAL, then QUAN.	QUAL data may be needed to explain unexpected results or to detect errors in the QUAN research design.