A Concise Introduction to Mixed Methods Research

John W. Creswell

• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Year: 2021
• eBook ISBN: 9781544355771
• Edition: 0
• Topic: Social Sciences
• Subtopic: Research in Education
• Index: Social Sciences

For students and researchers new to mixed methods, A Concise Introduction to Mixed Methods Research 2e by renowned author John W. Creswell provides a brief and practical introduction to mixed methods. Many graduate students and researchers in the social, behavioral and health sciences may not have the time or resources to read long treatises or stacks of journal articles on mixed methods research. This text quickly describes the basics of setting up and conducting a study using this methodology. Chapters are short and follow the process of research, from ensuring skills for conducting research, acknowledging the steps in planning a study, designing studies with increasing complexity, planning sampling strategies and integration, and writing up the results of your study. Get started in mixed methods quickly with this brief primer.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Acknowledgements
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Brief Contents
• Detailed Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• About the Author
• 1 Basic Characteristics of Mixed Methods Research
• 2 Skills, Experiences, and Attitudes to Conduct Mixed Methods Research
• 3 Steps in Planning a Mixed Methods Study
• 4 Introducing a Mixed Methods Study
• 5 Using Core Mixed Methods Designs
• 6 Using Complex Mixed Methods Designs
• 7 Drawing Diagrams of Designs
• 8 Sampling, Integration, and Metainferences
• 9 Writing a Mixed Methods Article for Publication
• 10 Evaluating the Quality of a Mixed Methods Study
• Glossary
• References
• Index