Kathleen M. T. Collins
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Also affiliated: Flinders University (1997); Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (2001–2002)
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Kathleen M. T. Collins, a Professor at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, leads a research group focusing on scholarly inquiry and educational frameworks. Her work has explored the conceptual underpinnings and practical applications of mixed methods research, investigating its integration into research designs and the criteria for its quality. Recent publications address the implications of a mixed methods approach to practice and the mapping of integration within such research.
Beyond methodological studies, Collins also contributes to the field of science education. She has worked on developing adaptable curricular frameworks aimed at enhancing undergraduate immunology literacy. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 27 and over 6,000 citations across 95 publications, designating her as a highly cited researcher.
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- h-index: 27
- Publications: 95
- Citations: 6,087
Selected Publications
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The implications of a mixed methods way of thinking to practice (2025)
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Introducing Interrelated Models Appropriate for Designing a Mixed Research Design Within a Hybrid Design (2024)
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Role of quality criteria in integrative mixed methods research (2022)
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Collecting Qualitative Data to Enhance Social Network Analysis and Data Mining (2018)
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Collecting Qualitative Data to Enhance Social Network Analysis and Data Mining (2017)
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The Role of Sampling in Mixed Methods-Research (2017)
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Qualitative Analysis Techniques for the Review of the Literature (2015)
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A Typology of Mixed Methods Sampling Designs in Social Science Research (2015)
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Collecting Qualitative Data for Social Network Analysis and Data Mining (2014)
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Innovative Data Collection Strategies in Qualitative Research (2014)
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The Role of Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory in Enhancing Interpretive Consistency in Mixed Research (2014)
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Establishing Interpretive Consistency When Mixing Approaches: Role of Sampling Designs in Evaluations (2013)
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Practice Note (2013)
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Foreword (2013)
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Conclusion (2013)
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