| Synopsis | |
| "The text is well conceived, well written and timely. It provides a sound bases for establishing mixed-method research as a rigorous approach for advanced graduate students, evaluators and researchers. I predict it will become a classic."A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a?N. Dale Gentry, Professor and Dean Emeritus, University of Idaho "The most significant challenge today in social and behavioral research is how to combine qualitative and quantitative thinking in a way that helps us provide relevant insights and solve problems. This book takes an important step toward addressing this challenge." a?Carol A. Chapelle, Iowa State University Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research , spearheaded by John Creswell--the author of the best-selling Research Design (now in its Second Edition ), combines the latest thinking about mixed methods research designs with practical, step-by-step guidelines for the decisions that must be made in designing a mixed methods research study. "Mixed methods research" is defined as a procedure for collecting, analyzing, and mixing both quantitative and qualitative data in a single case study or series of studies and is becoming more common in studies across the social, behavioral, and health sciences as well as education. The book offers advice tailored to negotiating the demands and issues that arise when designing a mixed methods project. The recommendations offered focus on how to keep the project manageable for the beginning researcher while still ensuring quality research. Key Features: Offers a practical, how-to guide for designing a mixed methods study Presents examples from actual, published mixed methods studies drawn across the social, behavioral, health, and education disciplines Incorporates activities and exercises for classroom use or for use by the researcher in preparing designs Contains a full glossary of terms for quick reference or as a study tool Illustrates designs using visual diagrams and flowcharts Goes through the entire research process (formulating questions, designing, collecting, interpreting, etc.) using four major types of mixed methods designs While much has been written about mixed methods from a conceptual and theoretical approach, this is the first book to deliver practical guidance about how to design a mixed method study. In additon, click here to learn about the Journal of Mixed Methods, the upcoming journal edited by John W. Creswell and Vicki L. Plano Clark. | |
| Product Identifiers | |
| ISBN-10 | 1412927927 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781412927925 |
| eBay Product ID (ePID) | 52621531 |
| Key Details | |
| Author | John W. Creswell, Vicki L. Plano Clark |
| Number Of Pages | 296 pages |
| Format | Paperback |
| Publication Date | 2006-08-18 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications, Incorporated |
| Publication Year | 2006 |
| Additional Details | |
| Copyright Date | 2007 |
| Illustrated | Yes |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 17.6 Oz |
| Height | 0.6 In. |
| Width | 7.4 In. |
| Length | 9.1 In. |
| Target Audience | |
| Group | College Audience |
| Classification Method | |
| LCCN | 2006-008436 |
| LC Classification Number | H62.C6962 2007 |
| Dewey Decimal | 001.4/2 |
| Dewey Edition | 22 |
| Table Of Content | |
| List of Tables List of Figures Preface Purpose of This Book Audience for the Book Book Features Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Understanding Mixed Methods Research Purpose and Organization Clarifying Terms What Is Mixed Methods Research? The Importance of Mixed Methods Research Summary Activities Additional Resources to Examine Chapter 2: Examining Preliminary Considerations Consider Worldview Stances The Basics of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Research Problems Addressed by Mixed Methods Summary Activities Additional Resources to Examine Chapter 3: Locating and Reviewing Mixed Methods Studies Searching for and Reviewing Mixed Methods Studies A Mixed Methods Notation System and Visual Diagrams Four Examples of Mixed Methods Studies Summary Activities Additional Resources to Examine Chapter 4: Choosing a Mixed Methods Design Classifications of Mixed Methods Designs The Four Major Types of Mixed Methods Designs Selecting a Type of Mixed Methods Design Implementing the Design Decisions Writing a Paragraph to Identify a Study's Design Summary Activities Additional Resources to Examine Chapter 5: Introducing a Mixed Methods Study Writing a Mixed Methods Title Stating the Problem in the Introduction The Purpose Statement Research Questions and Hypotheses Summary Activities Additional Resources to Examine Chapter 6: Collecting Data in Mixed Methods Research Procedures in Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection Data Collection in Mixed Methods Design Summary Activities Additional Resources to Examine Chapter 7: Analyzing Data in Mixed Methods Research Procedures in Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis Data Analysis With Mixed Methods Designs Summary Activities Additional Resources to Examine Chapter 8: Writing and Evaluating Mixed Methods Research General Guidelines for Writing Organize the Structure of the Writing So That It Relates to the Designs Evaluating a Mixed Methods Study Within Designs Summary Activities Additional Resources to Examine Chapter 9: Questions Often Raised About Mixed Methods Research Anticipate Mixed Methods Questions What Is Mixed Methods Research? Is Mixed Methods Research Accepted? Is Mixed Methods Research Realistic? Summary Activities Additional Resources to Examine Chapter 10: Future Directions for Mixed Methods Research Needed Developments in Mixed Methods Research Summary Activities Additional Resources to Examine Appendix A. A Triangulation Design Appendix B. An Embedded Design Appendix C. An Explanatory Design Appendix D. An Exploratory Design References Index About the Authors | |
| Reviews | |
| "The authors provided state-of-the-art information about mixed methods approaches to research. The book significantly expands Creswell's previous editions of mixed methods approaches to research by including four complete current studies that exemplify distinctive research using mixed methods...What becomes apparent throughout the book is the authors' interest in providing researchers with sufficient information about how to match their research problem to an appropriate design...I also highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to further their understanding of mixed methods research and acquire an in-depth analysis of the methodology." - Patricia Montiel-Overall , The University of Arizona"This textbook, designed for graduate students and researchers, presents a clear and comprehensive guidebook for designing and conducting mixed methods research. One of the greatest strengths of this book for students and researchers is the inclusion of four complete published research studies in the appendixes. This is an excellent textbook for anyone interested in understanding mixed methods research. Although the target audience is graduate students, I believe that the text would be accessible and interesting to advanced undergraduates." | |