Abstract
Researchers interested in comprehensive understandings of complex phenomena within educational settings may choose to combine mixed methods research and case study research within their studies. This chapter introduces three frameworks that describe possible combinations: (a) studying cases within a mixed methods study, (b) mixing methods within a case study, and (c) intersecting the two approaches to form a mixed methods case study. Mixed methods case study researchers face numerous decisions regarding the case study and mixed methods aspects of their studies. This chapter discusses these decision points, provides illustrative examples from educational research, and considers future directions and recommendations.
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