SAGE Handbook of Mixed Methods in Social & Behavioral Research
Title | SAGE Handbook of Mixed Methods in Social & Behavioral Research PDF eBook |
Author | Abbas Tashakkori |
Publisher | SAGE |
Pages | 913 |
Release | 2010-06-21 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 1412972663 |
The Handbook of Mixed Methods in Social & Behavioral Research contains a gold mine of articles by leading scholars on what has come to be known as the third methodological movement in social research. Aimed at surveying the differing viewpoints and disciplinary approaches of mixed methods, this breakthrough book examines mixed methods from the research enterprise to paradigmatic issues to application. The book also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of mixed methods designs, and provides an array of specific examples in a variety of disciplines, from psychology to nursing. The book closes with a brief section on how to teach and perform collaborative research using a mixed methods research design. Written so that it can be used either as a pedagogical tool or as a reference for researchers, the book is rich in examples and includes a glossary, easy-to-follow diagrams, and tables to help readers become more familiar with the language and controversies in this evolving area.
Handbook of Mixed Methods in Social & Behavioral Research
Title | Handbook of Mixed Methods in Social & Behavioral Research PDF eBook |
Author | Abbas Tashakkori |
Publisher | SAGE |
Pages | 792 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780761920731 |
The Handbook contains a gold mine of articles by leading scholars on what has come to be known as the third methodological movement in social research. Aimed at surveying the differing viewpoints and disciplinary approaches of mixed methods, this breakthrough book examines mixed methods from the research enterprise to paradigmatic issues to application. The book also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of mixed methods designs, and provides an array of specific examples in a variety of disciplines, from psychology to nursing. The book closes with a brief section on how to teach and perform collaborative research using a mixed methods research design. Written so that it can be used either as a pedagogical tool or as a reference for researchers, the book is rich in examples and includes a glossary, easy-to-follow diagrams, and tables to help readers become more familiar with the language and controversies in this evolving area.
Mixed Method Design
Title | Mixed Method Design PDF eBook |
Author | Janice M Morse |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 195 |
Release | 2016-07-08 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 1315424525 |
The use of mixed methods designs for conducting research has become a major trend in social science research. Renowned methodological experts Janice Morse and Linda Niehaus present a guide to intermediate and experienced researchers on the possibilities inherent in mixed method research. They offer the basic principles of conducting this kind of study, then examine a wide variety of design options available to the researcher, including their strengths and weaknesses and when to use them. Providing examples from a variety of disciplines, examining potential threats to validity, and showing the relationship between method and theory, the book will be a valuable addition to the methodologist’s library and a useful text in courses in research design.
Integrating Analyses in Mixed Methods Research
Title | Integrating Analyses in Mixed Methods Research PDF eBook |
Author | Patricia Bazeley |
Publisher | SAGE |
Pages | 410 |
Release | 2017-09-25 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1526417162 |
Integrating Analyses in Mixed Methods Research goes beyond mixed methods research design and data collection, providing a pragmatic discussion of the challenges of effectively integrating data to facilitate a more comprehensive and rigorous level of analysis. Showcasing a range of strategies for integrating different sources and forms of data as well as different approaches in analysis, it helps you plan, conduct, and disseminate complex analyses with confidence. Key techniques include: Building an integrative framework Analysing sequential, complementary and comparative data Identifying patterns and contrasts in linked data Categorizing, counting, and blending mixed data Managing dissonance and divergence Transforming analysis into warranted assertions With clear steps that can be tailored to any project, this book is perfect for students and researchers undertaking their own mixed methods research.
The Oxford Handbook of Multimethod and Mixed Methods Research Inquiry
Title | The Oxford Handbook of Multimethod and Mixed Methods Research Inquiry PDF eBook |
Author | Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber |
Publisher | Oxford Library of Psychology |
Pages | 777 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 0199933626 |
Offering a variety of innovative methods and tools, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date presentation on multi and mixed methods research.
Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research
Title | Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research PDF eBook |
Author | John W. Creswell |
Publisher | SAGE |
Pages | 489 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 1412975174 |
'Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research' offers a practical, how-to guide for designing a mixed methods study. The text incorporates activities and exercises for classroom use or for use by the researcher in preparing designs.
Mixed Methods in Social Inquiry
Title | Mixed Methods in Social Inquiry PDF eBook |
Author | Jennifer C. Greene |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2007-10-26 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 0787983829 |
“This is an excellent addition to the literature of integrated methodology. The author has skillfully integrated diverse ways of thinking about mixed methods into a comprehensive and meaningful framework. By providing detailed examples, she makes it easy for both the students and the practitioners to understand the intricate details and complexities of doing mixed methods research. On the other hand, by comparing, contrasting, and bridging multiple perspectives about mixed methods, she has made this book very relevant and useful to seasoned scholars of mixed methodology.”--Abbas Tashakkori, Frost Professor and coordinator, educational research and evaluation methodology, Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, Florida International University, founding coeditor, Journal of Mixed Methods Research