Figure out the feasibility of your project. In theory, you may have a fantastic idea for a mixed research study. However, you have to work within the reality of your situation, in terms of variables to be used and time. As such, calculate your budget in terms of time and money. Make sure your mixed research study fits all of your parameters.
Sort out your data collection methodology. Your research project holds little weight unless you have an accurate system in place for collecting data. Research data collection can involve surveys. For instance, people can fill out questionnaires upon completion of a study. Further, scientific research can have automated data collection through a computer. Your budget will dictate how data are collected.
Conduct your mixed research study. Make sure each variable methodology properly conducts data collection analysis. To do so, review the results of the data. For example, if you used a digital thermometer, make sure the temperatures fall within a range of reasonable expectation. If the temperature recorded amounts to the boiling point and you were clearly dealing with room temperature substances, your method of data collection needs to be fixed.
Analyze the data. Figure out any trends or other useful information from your data. Cognitively assess the results of your study. For instance, look for a correlation between variables. Chart your data out onto an "x" and "y" axis. If an increase in one variable leads to an increase in another, you have a positive correlation between your "x" and "y" variables. The same holds true for an increase in "x" and a decrease in "y"; however, this would be a negative correlation.
Record the results. You need to get the results down on paper in order to allow others to assess your mixed research study. After you record all of the data, write a report with your analysis of the relevant data. Publish the report in a relevant trade or industry journal.