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Research Design
UPDATED EDITION OF BESTSELLER
RESEARCH DESIGN: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
FOURTH EDITION
John W. Creswell, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
The eagerly anticipated Fourth Edition of the title that pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and
mixed methods research design is here! For all three approaches, Creswell includes a preliminary consideration of
philosophical assumptions, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research approaches,
and reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry. He also presents the key elements
of the research process, giving specific attention to each approach. The Fourth Edition includes extensively revised
mixed methods coverage, increased coverage of ethical issues in research, and an expanded emphasis on worldview
perspectives.
CONTENTS 1. The Selection of a Research Approach / 2. Review of the Literature / 3. The Use of Theory / 4. Writing Strategies and Ethical
Considerations / 5. The Introduction / 6. The Purpose Statement / 7. Research Questions and Hypotheses / 8. Quantitative Methods / 9.
Qualitative Methods / 10. Mixed Methods Procedures
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-2610-1 • ©2014 • 304 PAGES • •
AN APPLIED REFERENCE GUIDE TO RESEARCH DESIGNS: Quantitative,
Qualitative, and Mixed Methods
W. Alex Edmonds • Tom D. Kennedy, both of Nova Southeastern University
Students often struggle with conceptualizing the most appropriate research design, before they begin collecting data
and answering their research question. This book presents quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research
designs in education and the social and behavioral sciences using consistent terminology, and in a way that students
can understand and apply in their own investigations. The book helps students conceptualize, construct, test, problem
solve, and acquire knowledge, through a wealth of visual aids and real-world examples.
CONTENTS 1. The Scientific Method and Relevant Components / 2. Between-Subjects Approach / 3. Regression-Discontinuity Approach / 4.
Within-Subjects Approach / 5. Factorial Designs / 6. Solomon N-Group Designs / 7. Single-Case Approach / 8. Ex Post Facto and Posttest-Only
Designs / 9. Observational Approach / 10. Survey Approach / 11. Grounded Theory Approach / 12. Ethnographic Approach / 13. Narrative Approach
/ 14. Phenomenological Approach / 15. Convergence-Parallel Approach / 16. Embedded Approach / 17. Explanatory-Sequential Approach / 18.
Exploratory-Sequential Approach / 19. Mixed Methods, Case Studies, and Single-Case Approaches / 20. Conclusion
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-0509-0 • ©2013 • 240 PAGES • •
RESEARCH DESIGN: Creating Robust Approaches for the Social Sciences
Stephen Gorard, University of York, U.K.
This new book discusses the nature of design; gives an introduction to design notation; offers a flexible approach
to new designs; looks at a range of standard design models; and presents craft tips for real-life problems and
compromises. Most importantly, it provides the rationale for preferring one design over another within any given
context. Each section is illustrated with case studies of real work and concludes with suggested readings and topics for
discussion in seminars and workshops, making it an ideal textbook for postgraduate research methods courses.
CONTENTS PART ONE: INTRODUCTION - 'DESIGN' AS DISTINCT FROM METHODS / PART TWO: THE PRELIMINARIES OF RESEARCH DESIGN / PART
THREE: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER / PART FOUR: MORE ADVANCED CONSIDERATIONS / PART FIVE: CONCLUSION
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4462-4902-4 • ©2013 • 232 PAGES •
METHODOLOGICAL THINKING: Basic Issues in Social Research Design
Donileen R. Loseke, University of South Florida
This title focuses on the underlying logic of social research, providing an overview of the basic principles of social
research, including the foundations of research (data, concepts, theory), the characteristics of research questions, the
importance of literature reviews, measurement (conceptualization and operationalization), data generation techniques
(experiments, surveys, interviews, observation, document analysis) and sampling. Relationships among these
components of research are stressed, as is the lesson that good researchers understand the differences between—and
appreciate the capabilities of—different tools.
CONTENTS 1. Exploring the World of Social Research Design / 2. Foundations / 3. Research Questions / 4. Literature Reviews / 5. Measurement
/ 6. Data Generation Techniques / 7. Samples / 8. Summary: Writing and Evaluating Social Research Design
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4129-9720-1 • ©2013 • 216 PAGES
