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Research Design
REASON & RIGOR: How Conceptual Frameworks Guide Research SECOND EDITION
Sharon M. Ravitch • Matthew Riggan, both of University of Pennsylvania
Designed for novice as well as more experienced researchers, Reason & Rigor presents conceptual frameworks as
a mechanism for aligning literature review, research design, and methodology. The book explores the conceptual
framework—defi ned as both a process and a product—that helps to direct and ground researchers as they work through
common research challenges. Focusing on published studies on a range of topics and employing both quantitative and
qualitative methods, the updated Second Edition features two new chapters and clearly communicates the processes
of developing and defi ning conceptual frameworks.
CONTENTS 1: Introduction to Conceptual Frameworks / 2: Why Conceptual Frameworks? / 3: Origins of a Conceptual Framework: The Birth
of Grit / 4: Excavating Questions / 5: The Role of the Conceptual Framework in Data Collection and Fieldwork / 6: Conceptual Frameworks and
the Analysis of Data / 7: Expanding the Conversation, Extending the Argument: The Role of Conceptual Frameworks in Presenting, Explaining, and
Contextualizing Findings / 8: Refl ections on the Making and Re-making of a Conceptual Framework / 9: The Conceptual Framework as Guide and
Ballast
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4833-4040-1 • JANUARY 2016 • 264 PAGES •
AN APPLIED GUIDE TO RESEARCH DESIGNS: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed
Methods SECOND EDITION
W. Alex Edmonds • Thomas D. Kennedy, both of Nova Southeastern University, Canada
The Second Edition offers researchers in the social and behavioral sciences guidance for selecting the most
appropriate research design to apply in their study. Using consistent terminology, the authors visually present a range
of research designs used in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods to help readers conceptualize, construct, test,
and problem solve in their investigation. The Second Edition features revamped and expanded coverage of research
designs, new real-world examples and references, a new chapter on action research, and updated ancillaries.
CONTENTS 1: The Scientifi c Method and Relevant Components / PART I: QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR EXPERIMENTAL AND QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL
RESEARCH / 2: Between-Subjects Approach / 3: Regression-Discontinuity Approach / 4: Within-Subjects Approach / 5: Factorial Designs / 6:
Solomon N-Group Designs / 7: Single-Case Approach / PART II: QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR NONEXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH / 8: Ex Post Facto and
Posttest-Only Designs / 9: Observational Approach / 10: Survey Approach / PART III: QUALITATIVE METHODS / 11: Grounded Theory Perspective
/ 12: Ethnographic Perspective / 13: Narrative Perspective / 14: Phenomenological Perspective / PART IV: MIXED METHODS / 15: Convergent-
Parallel Approach / 16: Embedded Approach / 17: Explanatory-Sequential Approach / 18: Exploratory-Sequential Approach / 19: Mixed Methods,
Case Studies, and Single-Case Approaches / 20: Action Research Approaches / 21: Conclusion
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4833-1727-4 • MAY 2016 • 392 PAGES • •
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RESEARCH DESIGN: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
FOURTH EDITION
John W. Creswell, University of Michigan
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
refl ections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry.
CONTENTS PART I. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS / 1. The Selection of a Research Approach / 2. Review of the Literature / 3. The Use of Theory
/ 4. Writing Strategies and Ethical Considerations / PART II. DESIGNING RESEARCH / 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 • •
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METHODOLOGICAL THINKING: Basic Principles of Social Research Design
SECOND EDITION
Donileen R. Loseke, University of South Florida
Focused on the underlying logic behind social research, this book provides a concise overview of the basic
principles of social research from the foundations to measurement, and data generation techniques to sampling.
The Second Edition includes a revised chapter on research foundations, with more on the philosophy of science and
ethics; an emphasis on critical thinking; additional attention to evaluating research; and a new selection of briefer,
multidisciplinary journal articles that are more accessible to an undergraduate audience.
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: Thinking About Social Research Design / Appendix: Suggestions for Further Reading /
Appendix: Articles Used as Examples
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-5063-0471-7 • FEBRUARY 2016 • 208 PAGES • •
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