When to use this
Use this after each strand has its own suitable, reviewed evidence.
Why it matters
Integration should show convergence, complementarity, or divergence without collapsing different evidence types.
Step-by-step instructions
1. Complete and save relevant quantitative analyses.
2. Approve qualitative themes and evidence.
3. Define the integration question.
4. Create a joint display using stable subgroup descriptions where appropriate.
5. Review the relationship between strands.
6. Record an interpretation and limitations.
Expected outputs
Reviewed joint displays that retain links to their quantitative and qualitative sources.
How to interpret the results
A joint display supports comparison; it does not make one strand validate the other automatically.
Common mistakes
Do not integrate unfinished analyses. Avoid causal or population claims that neither strand supports.
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