The potential for mixed method approaches to offer a creative way to generate theory about human behavior in a complex social world has been observed but rarely executed in a way that is reflexive about either the procedures or its contribution. The analysis reported illustrates the untapped potential for the development of classic grounded theory with mixed method research approaches involving the evaluation of educational and health-related interventions. The analysis contributes to the literature by proposing a model that conceptualizes a fully integrated mixed method approach to grounded theory and introduces ideas about the potential for integration to occur at multiple stages in the research process. Discordant data can contribute to the development of more creative and nuanced theoretical models.
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