Foundations of Mixed Methods Research : Integrating Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches in the Social and Behavioral Sciences

by Charles Teddlie

• ISBN13: 9780761930129
• ISBN10: 0761930124
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-18
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

Foundations of Mixed Methods Research is the first comprehensive textbook on using mixed methods in the social sciences, written by two leading names in the field. Mixed methodology (combining quantitative and qualitative approaches) has become an increasingly popular way of both researching and teaching methodology across the social sciences, and students across these fields are expected to be proficient in both quantitative and qualitative techniques. This text begins with an introduction to and overview of the development of mixed methodology, and then takes students through all aspects of working with mixed methods from research design and data collection through to analysis and conclusions.

Table of Contents

Preface

Mixed Methods: The Third Methodological Movement

Mixed Methods as the Third Research Community

The Fundamentals of Mixed Methods Research

Methodological Thought Before the 20th Century

Paradigm Issues in Mixed Methods Research

Methods and Strategies of Mixed Methods Research

Generating Questions in Mixed Methods Research

Mixed Methods Research Designs

Sampling Strategies for Mixed Methods Research

Considerations Before Collecting Your Data

Data Collection Strategies for Mixed Methods Research

The Analysis of Mixed Methods Data

The Inference Process in Mixed Methods Research

Epilogue: Politics, Challenges, and Prospects

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