Translation and Interpreting: Mixed‐Methods Research

Abstract Translation and interpreting (T&I) studies is interdisciplinary by nature, drawing on theories and methods from various fields to investigate T&I‐related phenomena. Mixed‐methods research (MMR) therefore has an important role to play in such interdisciplinary exploration. This entry focuses on the practice of MMR by T&I researchers. Importantly, it foregrounds and describes a number of prominent studies that analyze and review MMR in T&I. The general state of affairs is that MMR enjoys a relatively higher prevalence rate in T&I studies than expected, but its philosophical underpinnings and design rationales are rarely stated in an explicit manner. In addition, one particular MMR design—the conversion design—seems to be favored by T&I researchers, which typically involves transforming qualitative data into quantitative data (i.e., quantitizing). Furthermore, parallel mixed designs are more popular than sequential mixed designs. The potential downsides of these practices are then discussed, and suggestions are provided with the aim to raising awareness and enhancing future practice of MMR in T&I studies.