Sequential research design is a research method in which data is collected and analyzed in stages, usually in a specific order. The purpose of sequential research design is to address multiple research questions or objectives that require multiple sets of data.
The design is divided into stages, and each stage requires its own data collection and analysis process. For example, in a sequential research design, an initial qualitative stage could be followed by a quantitative stage. In the qualitative stage, data might be collected through interviews, observations, or focus groups, and in the quantitative stage, data could be collected through surveys, experiments, or statistical analysis.
Sequential research design allows researchers to gain a deeper understanding of a research question by building upon the knowledge gained in previous stages. It is often used in exploratory research, where the research objectives are not fully defined or in cases where a hypothesis is not yet established. It can also be used in cases where the research question is complex, and a single study is insufficient to address all the research questions.
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