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A concise introduction to mixed methods research
Publisher
SAGE
Publication Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Table of Contents
From the Book
Preface
Purpose of the Book
Audience
Features of a Concise Book
Chapters in the Book
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1. Basic Features of Mixed Methods Research
Topics in the Chapter
Understanding Mixed Methods Research
What Mixed Methods Is
What Mixed Methods Is Not
Core Characteristics of Mixed Methods
Collecting Quantitative and Qualitative Data
Using Rigorous Methods
Integrating Data
Using a Framework
Recommendations From This Chapter
Additional Readings
Chapter 2. Steps in Designing a Mixed Methods Study
Topics in the Chapter
The Need for Planning a Study
Steps in the Process
The Working Title
The Problem Underlying the Need for the Study
The Intent or Question to Be Answered
The Types of Data Collection and Data Analysis to Be Used
Reasons for Using Mixed Methods
Specifying a Worldview or Theory
Defining Mixed Methods
Diagrams, Procedures, and Choice of Design
Potential Methodological Challenges and Threats to Validity
A Mixed Methods Study Aim or Purpose
Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Questions
Reorganizing the Steps
Recommendations From This Chapter
Additional Readings
Chapter 3. Skills Needed to Conduct Mixed Methods Research
Topics in the Chapter
Requirements for Conducting Mixed Methods
Mixed Methods Teams
Individual Skills in Research
Skills in Quantitative Research
Skills in Qualitative Research
Recommendations From This Chapter
Additional Readings
Chapter 4. Basic and Advanced Mixed Methods Designs
Topics in the Chapter
Preliminary Considerations
Basic Designs
The Convergent Design
The Explanatory Sequential Design
The Exploratory Sequential Design
Advanced Designs
The Intervention Design
The Social Justice Design
The Multistage Evaluation Design
How to Choose a Design
Recommendations From This Chapter
Additional Readings
Chapter 5. How to Draw a Diagram of Procedures
Topics in the Chapter
Definition of a Diagram
The Use of Diagrams
Tools for Drawing Diagrams
Notations for Diagrams
Essential Elements in a Diagram
Title
Vertical or Horizontal Orientation
Simplicity
Single Page
Timeline
Basic Steps in Drawing a Diagram
Visual Models of Diagrams by Design
Adding Procedures and Products in Diagrams
Drawing Advanced Designs Diagrams
Recommendations From This Chapter
Additional Readings
Chapter 6. Introducing a Mixed Methods Study
Topics in the Chapter
The Importance of a Good Introduction
A Script for Writing a Mixed Methods Introduction
The Topic
The Problem
The Existing Literature
Mixed Methods Deficiencies in the Literature
The Audience
Writing a Mixed Methods Purpose Statement
"Best Practices" Study Aims
A Sample Script
Writing Mixed Methods Research Questions
Quantitative Hypotheses or Questions
Qualitative Research Questions
Mixed Methods Questions
Recommendations From This Chapter
Additional Readings
Chapter 7. Sampling and Integration Issues
Topics in the Chapter
The Issues of Sampling and Integration
Sampling
Quantitative Sampling
Qualitative Sampling
Mixed Methods Sampling
Integration
Types of Integration
How Integration Is Represented in a Mixed Methods Study
Recommendations From This Chapter
Additional Readings
Chapter 8. Writing a Mixed Methods Study for Publication
Topics in the Chapter
Locating a Suitable Journal
Criteria Used to Evaluate JMMR Articles
Two Types of Mixed Methods Articles
Methodological Articles
Empirical Articles
Structuring the Empirical Article to Reflect the Design
Convergent Design Structure
Explanatory Sequential Design Structure
Exploratory Sequential Design Structure
Intervention Design Structure
CBPR Mixed Methods Design Structure
A Checklist of Elements to Include in a Publication
Recommendations From This Chapter
Additional Readings
Chapter 9. Evaluating the Quality of a Mixed Methods Study
Topics in the Chapter
How Criteria Are Being Applied
Should We Have Standards?
Criteria I Used as Coeditor of JMMR
JMMR Criteria for Empirical Articles
JMMR Criteria for Methodological/Theoretical Articles
Standards Available for Mixed Methods
NIH Recommendations for "Best Practices"
Recommendations From This Chapter
Additional Readings
Chapter 10. The Development and Advancement of Mixed Methods
Topics in the Chapter
Scientific Developments
Core Characteristics
Terminology
The Value of Mixed Methods
Advances in Research Designs
Skills Required for Conducting Mixed Methods Research
Use of Philosophy and Theory
Mixed Methods Research Question
Joint Displays
Writing and Publishing Mixed Methods Studies
Standards of Quality
Mixed Methods in the Digital Age
Recommendations From This Chapter
Additional Readings
References
Glossary
Index
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Contributors
Creswell, John W. author
ISBN
9781483359045
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