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A mixed-methods model is applied to this study to better address the research question. Mixed research combines quantitative and qualitative approaches in a single study to provide comprehensive understanding about a phenomenon (Timans et al. in Theory Soc 48:193–216, 2019).
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Sciberras, M., Dingli, A. (2023). Research Approach—Mixed-Methods Approach. In: Investigating AI Readiness in the Maltese Public Administration. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 568. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19900-4_8
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