Mixed Methods Research: Exploring the Interactive Continuum

by Ridenour, Carolyn S.; Newman, Isadore

• ISBN13: 9780809327799
• ISBN10: 0809327791
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-03
• Publisher: Southern Illinois Univ Pr

Summary

In this book, authors Carolyn S. Ridenour and Isadore Newman reject the artificial dichotomy between qualitative and quantitative research strategies in the social and behavioral sciences and argue that by employing multiple methods, researchers can enhance the quality of their research outcomes.

Author Biography

Isadore Newman is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Akron College of Education and Visiting Director of Research and Graduate Studies at Florida International University College of Education.

Table of Contents

List of Figures	p. IX
Preface	p. XI
Qualitative-Quantitative Research: A False Dichotomy	p. 1
The Qualitative-Quantitative Research Continuum	p. 16
Validity and Trustworthiness of Research	p. 35
Strategies to Enhance Validity and Trustworthiness	p. 67
Applying the Qualitative-Quantitative Interactive Continuum	p. 91
"Science" and a Search for Principles of Practice in Mixed Methods	p. 109
Phenomenological Research-Laughter and Humor	p. 119
One Counselor's Intervention in the Aftermath of a Middle School Student's Suicide-A Case Study	p. 123
Effect of Therapist's Self-Disclosure on Patients' Impressions of Empathy, Competence, and Trust in an Analogue of a Psychotherapeutic Interaction	p. 130
The Monocultural Graduate in the Multicultural Environment-A Challenge for Teacher Educators	p. 143
Teacher Reactions to Behavioral Consultation-An Analysis of Language and Involvement	p. 160
An Example of Mixed Methods Criteria (Principles) for the Validity of Some Holistic Research Designs	p. 176
Notes	p. 179
Glossary	p. 183
References	p. 191
Index	p. 203
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