QUESTION 1"With the development and perceived legitimacy of both qualitative and quantitative research in the humanities and social sciences, mixed methods research, which employs the combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches , has gained popularity." (Creswell, p. 203). Describe the development of mixed methodology in educational research. Discuss the steps you need to take to develop a feasible mixed methods research study. Evaluate and justify the appropriateness of a mixed methodology research design for a study addressing teacher and administrator understanding, perceptions, and experiences with homeless children. Reference: Creswell, J. W. ( 2009). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Abstract The purpose of this study is to explain the development of mixed methodology in the field of educational research. This review includes an overview of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research, a brief history of mixed methods research, and the steps needed to develop a viable mixed methods research study. It also includes an evaluation and justification of an appropriate mixed research methodology designed for a study addressing teacher and administrator understanding, perceptions, and experiences with homeless children. MethodologiesResearch plans and procedures that span decisions from general assumptions to detailed methods of analysis and data collection are called research designs. In case you study a topic and complete research, you need to decide on a research design, which can also be called research method or methodology. The three projects that...... in the center of the sheet ......qualitative data, which will be collected and analysed. Applications will be prepared for teachers, administrators, and possibly homeless children or students. The best type of qualitative strategy to use in this study will be grounded theory and/or ethnography. The second phase of the study will consist of collecting data from previous studies. Conclusion In conclusion, mixed methods research is the type of research in which a researcher or group of researchers combines elements of qualitative and quantitative research approaches. There are several strategies that can be used when preparing mixed methods research. By using a mixed method, limited sets of questions are permitted and detailed data is possible. In consideration of educational research, any mixed method is acceptable