Mixed Methods in Social Inquiry
Research Methods for the Social Sciences
1. Auflage November 2007
240 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
"This is an excellent addition to the literature of integrated methodology. The author has skillfully integrated diverse ways of thinking about mixed methods into a comprehensive and meaningful framework. By providing detailed examples, she makes it easy for both the students and the practitioners to understand the intricate details and complexities of doing mixed methods research. On the other hand, by comparing, contrasting, and bridging multiple perspectives about mixed methods, she has made this book very relevant and useful to seasoned scholars of mixed methodology."--Abbas Tashakkori, Frost Professor and coordinator, educational research and evaluation methodology, Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, Florida International University, founding coeditor, Journal of Mixed Methods Research
Tables
6.1. A " Roughly Hewn " List of Inquiry Purposes 96
6.2. Connections Between Mixed Methods Paradigm Stances and Purposes 109
7.1. Component Mixed Methods Design Examples 123
7.2. Integrated Mixed Methods Design Examples 125
7.3. Mixed Methods Design Features of the SHATIL Evaluation 134
7.4. Mixed Methods Design Features of the RESA Evaluation 135
7.5. Connecting Mixed Methods Designs to Mixed Methods Paradigm Stances and Mixed Methods Purposes 136
8.1. Summary of Mixed Methods Data Analysis Strategies 155
8.2. Classroom and Family Measures in the Ecological Systems Study 157
8.3. Site-level Implementation of the REA Reading Principles, by Data Set 161
Figures
10.1. Standard Representation of Survey Results 185
10.2. Alternative Representation of Survey Results 186
Exhibit
5.1. Mixing Methods and Mixing Paradigms or Mental Models? 68
integrated methodology. The author has skillfully integrated
diverse ways of thinking about mixed methods into a comprehensive
and meaningful framework. By providing detailed examples, she makes
it easy for both the students and the practitioners to understand
the intricate details and complexities of doing mixed methods
research. On the other hand, by comparing, contrasting, and
bridging multiple perspectives about mixed methods, she has made
this book very relevant and useful to seasoned scholars of mixed
methodology."--Abbas Tashakkori, Frost Professor and
coordinator, educational research and evaluation methodology,
Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, Florida
International University, founding coeditor, Journal of Mixed
Methods Research
"Jennifer Geene's book is an exquisite and
indispensable map for those who are ready for the challenge of
genuinely mixing methods."--Michael Quinn Patton,
author, Utilization-Focused Evaluation and Qualitative
Research and Evaluation Methods
"Jennifer Greene's 'mixed methods way of
thinking' takes us beyond the mechanics of the process and
toward the multifaceted understandings which only those methods can
generate."--Charles Teddlie, distinguished professor of education,
Louisiana State University
"This is an important book that provides valuable insights
into the theory and design of mixed methods studies and
down-to-earth practical guidance, both presented in a clear and
engaging writing style."--Joseph A. Maxwell, associate
professor, Graduate School of Education, George Mason
University
"This is an important book that will be a key text for
social scientists and graduate students with an interest in the
rapidly evolving field of mixed methods research. It also provides
researchers with many insights into mixed methods
practice."
--Alan Bryman, professor of organizational and social research,
School of Management, University of Leicester
"This is the best available book on the topic for both
scholars and students."--Mary Lee Smith, regents professor,
Arizona State University
