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DESIGNING AND CONDUCTING MIXED METHODS RESEARCH THIRD EDITION
John W. Creswell, University of Michigan • Vicki L. Plano Clark, University of Cincinnati
Combining the latest thinking in the field with practical, step-by-step guidance, the Third Edition of John W.
Creswell and Vicki L. Plano Clark's Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research now includes seven mixed
methods designs with accompanying journal articles illustrating each design. The authors walk readers through
the entire research process and present updated examples from published mixed methods studies drawn from the
multiple disciplines. In addition, this new edition includes information about the dynamic and evolving nature of
the field of mixed methods research, four additional methodological approaches, and coverage of new directions in
mixed methods.
CONTENTS 1. The Nature of Mixed Methods Research / 2. The Foundations of Mixed Methods Research / 3. Core Mixed Methods Designs / 4.
Complex Applications of Core Mixed Methods Designs / 5. Introducing a Mixed Methods Study / 6. Collecting Data in Mixed Methods Research
/ 7. Analyzing and Interpreting Data in Mixed Methods Research / 8. Writing and Evaluating Mixed Methods Research / 9. Advances in Mixed
Methods Research
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4833-4437-9 • ©2018 • 520 PAGES •
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INNOVATION IN MIXED METHODS RESEARCH: A Practical Guide to Integrative
Thinking with Complexity
Cheryl N. Poth, University of Alberta, Canada.
Explaining both why and how to use mixed methods for discovering solutions to complex research problems, this book
gives readers the tools to adapt approaches to suit their own research conditions. Written in a warm, encouraging
tone and packed with helpful diagrams and visual organizers, it provides an easy-to-follow map to the mixed methods
process, covering everything from "what is mixed methods research?" to framing, integrating, and describing a
complexivity-sensitive mixed methods approach.
CONTENTS PART I: GETTING STARTED WITH ESSENTIAL FOUNDATIONS / 1: Embracing Complexity in Mixed Methods Research / 2: Positioning
Demand for Innovation in Complex Mixed Methods Research / 3: Advancing Integrative Thinking with Complexity in Mixed Methods Research /
PART II: REALIZING INNOVATION IN GUIDING PRACTICES / 4: Diagnosing Complexity of Mixed Methods Research Conditions / 5: Framing Intentions
of Complex Mixed Methods Research Problems / 6: Defining Systems of Complex Mixed Methods Research Contexts / 7: Describing Designs
of Complex Mixed Methods Research Integrations / 8: Developing Capacity for Complex Mixed Methods Research Interactions / 9: Generating
Evidence of Complex Mixed Methods Research Outcomes / PART III: ONWARD CONSIDERATIONS FOR ADAPTIVE PRACTICES / 10: Realizing
Complexity-Sensitive Mixed Methods Research
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4739-0669-3 • ©2019 • 384 PAGES •
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AN INTRODUCTION TO FULLY INTEGRATED MIXED METHODS RESEARCH
Elizabeth G. Creamer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
This practical book provides the tools needed to design, execute, and evaluate fully integrated mixed methods
research studies. A uniting metaphor of the architectural arch helps students understand the benefits of a mixed
methods approach as they consider ways to integrate the qualitative and quantitative strands at all stages of design
and execution. With use of examples from popular media and published research, this text also includes a detailed
discussion of ways to accomplish mixing methods during data collection and analysis and a separate chapter on
designing and executing a realistic mixed methods dissertation.
CONTENTS PART I: FOUNDATIONAL ISSUES / 1. Definitional Issues / 2. Classifying the Purposes of Mixed Methods Research / 3. Recognizing
Paradigmatic Assumptions / 4. Distinguishing Mixed Methods Designs / PART II: EXECUTING FULLY INTEGRATED MIXED METHODS RESEARCH / 5.
Strategies for Mixing Prior to Analysis / 6. Mixed Method Analytical Procedures / 7. Data Transformation and Other Strategies for Mixing During Analysis
/ PART III: EVALUATING QUALITY / 8. Evaluating Quality in Mixed Methods Research Publications / 9. Designing and Reporting a Fully Integrated Mixed
Methods Research Proposal or Doctoral Dissertation / PART IV: CONTROVERSIES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS / 10. Controversies and Future Directions
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4833-5093-6 • ©2018 • 296 PAGES •
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