The Mixed Methods Reader

Edited by:

Vicki L. Plano Clark - University of Cincinnati, OH, USA
John W. Creswell - Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan

Other Titles in:
Mixed Methods | Research Methods & Evaluation (General)

February 2008 | 640 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

In light of the dispersed nature of the mixed methods literature, the editors have organized a collection of key discussions and examples of mixed methods research studies in one easy-to-access location. This integrative collection draws from the international literature appearing across diverse research disciplines over the past thirty years.

List of Editor's Introduction Figures

Introduction

Part I. Methodological Selections

Chapter 1. The Evolution of Mixed Methods Research

Chapter 2. Pragmatism as a Philosophical Foundation for Mixed Methods Research

Chapter 3. The Transformative-Emancipatory Perspective as a Philosophical Foundation for Mixed Methods Research

Chapter 4. Triangulation as the First Mixed Methods Design

Chapter 5. Identifying the Purposes for Mixed Methods Designs

Chapter 6. A Notation System for Mixed Methods Designs

Chapter 7. An Expanded Typology for Classifying Mixed Methods Research Into Designs

Chapter 8. Different Sampling Techniques for Mixed Methods Studies

Chapter 9. Data Analysis Strategies in Mixed Methods Research

Chapter 10. Expanding the Reasons for Conducting Mixed Methods Research

Chapter 11. Types of Legitimation (Validity) in Mixed Methods Research

Chapter 12. Powerful Rhetorical Devices Used in Writing Mixed Methods Research

Chapter 13. An Improved Role for Qualitative Research in Mixed Methods

Chapter 14. An Alternative to Reconciling the Different Realities of Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Part II. Exemplar Research Studies

Chapter 15. A Concurrent/Triangulation Mixed Methods Design With Merged Results

Chapter 16. A Concurrent/Triangulation Mixed Methods Design With Data Transformation

Chapter 17. An Embedded Experimental Before-Intervention Mixed Methods Design

Chapter 18. An Embedded Experimental During-Intervention Mixed Methods Design

Chapter 19. An Embedded Experimental After-Intervention Mixed Methods Design

Chapter 20. A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Methods Design to Explain Findings

Chapter 21. A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Methods Design With Participant Selection

Chapter 22. A Sequential Exploratory Mixed Methods Design With Instrument Development

Chapter 23. A Sequential Exploratory Mixed Methods Design to Generate and Test a Model

References Cited in the Editors' Introductions

Index

"It premieres the most adept researchers in the field who have bravely and soundly followed mixed methodology approaches."

Heather T. Zeng

NACADA

"Excellent book for students gaining a masters or doctorial degree."

Gineida Morales-Guasch, Ed.D.

University of Puerto Rico

This book is recommended reading for researchers and students who wish to embark on a mixed methods research design and would like to understand how the mixed methods typologies translate into actual research studies. It is also recommended that this text should be read in conjunction to Cresswell's (2011) Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research although the latter updates some of the typologies mentioned in the Mixed Methods reader.

Dr Alecia Samuels

Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, University of Pretoria

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One of the must read mixed methods books available. I especially like how the authors reference key readings in the content sections. Especially the chapters on pragmatism, triangulation, purposes, design also the entire PART II are must read. I find chapter 9 a little bit weak as it can be further supported by readings such as Onwuegbuzie, A. J., & Teddlie, C. (2003). A framework for analyzing data in mixed methods research. In A. Tashakkori & C. Teddlie (Eds.), Handbook of mixed methods in social and behavioral research (pp. 351â€“383). Thousand Oaks, CA: sage.
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Overall, it is a great book that introduces you to mixed methods research.

Dr Bahadir Namdar

Primary Education/ Science Education Program, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University

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A very useful introduction to mixed method research

Dr Caroline Bond

Educational Psychology , Manchester University

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course design is more qualitative now.

Dr David Campbell

Education Human Perform Div, Concord University

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A number of papers reproduced in this reader will be suggested as supplementary readings to the students of this course. The Reader offers the advantage of collating the important contributions in this field and as such is an important pedagogical tool.

Dr Elisa Van waeyenberge

economics, School of Oriental and African Studies

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excellent specially in exploratory reserach

Dr George Kodsy

information technology, college applied science

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Don't want to add another book

Dr Jeanne Thomas

Social Work Dept, Eastern Michigan University

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This is a great book on mixed methods. I wished I had it earlier! I like the methodological selections that address research design types and I am sure any students attempting to use mixed methods would find this a helpful guide.
Definitely a text for any PhD students with an interest in mixed methods.

Dr Khim Horton

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Surrey University

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