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Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
A Pragmatic Approach

A practical guide to designing mixed methods research in social science research courses; it goes beyond “how-to” and shows “why-to use”



June 2013 | 288 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Focusing on research designs for projects that collect both qualitative and quantitative data, this practical book discusses strategies for bringing qualitative and quantitative methods together so that their combined strengths accomplish more than is possible with a single method. The approach is broadly interdisciplinary, reflecting the interest in mixed methods research of social scientists from anthropology, communication, criminal justice, education, evaluation, nursing, organizational behavior, psychology, political science, public administration, public health, sociology, social work, and urban studies. In contrast to an “anything goes” approach or a naïve hope that “two methods are better than one,” the author argues that projects using mixed methods must pay even more attention to research design than single method approaches. The book’s practical emphasis on mixed methods makes it useful both to active researchers and to students who intend to pursue such a career.



 
Chapter 1. An Introduction and Overview
 
Chapter 2. Pragmatism as a Paradigm for Mixed Methods Research
 
Chapter 3. Research Design and Research Methods
 
Chapter 4. Motivations for Using Mixed Methods Research
 
Chapter 5. The Sequential Priorities Model
 
Chapter 6. Preliminary Qualitative Inputs in Quantitative Research Projects
 
Chapter 7. Preliminary Quantitative Inputs in Core Qualitative Research Projects
 
Chapter 8. Follow-up Qualitative Extensions in Quantitative Research Projects
 
Chapter 9. Follow-up Quantitative Extensions in Qualitative Research Projects
 
Chapter 10. Multipart Sequential Designs
 
Chapter 11. Finding the Expertise to Combine Multiple Methods
 
Chapter 12. Conclusions: Further Thoughts About Research Design

a must book for postgraduate taught and research students

Dr Krishna Regmi
Clinical Education and Leadership, Faculty of Heath and Social Sciences
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Not written at the appropriate level.

Dr Linda Cook
Kramer School Of Nursing, Oklahoma City University
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The book discusses different aspects of using quantitative and qualitative methods in researches. I would recommend it for those who want to use mixed methods in their researches, especially PHD students and researchers

Dr Maryam Ba-Break
Nuffield Ctr for Int'l Health & Dev, Leeds University
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An absolutely timely text in the growing field of practice based research which is invaluable for mature professionals as well as more standard postgraduate students.

Dr Mehmet Ali Dikerdem
Interdiscipline , Middlesex University
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A good, clear book that for those students who are considering mixed research methods we recommend as reading.

Miss Isabelle King
WFD, national Council of Voluntary Youth Services
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This is a very helpful text indeed but it's vital but narrower focus make it a very useful supplemental or reference text but not an essential core text for those in this stream of study. For some it will be well worth the purchase investment though. Particularly those needing extra insight and assistance with shaping investigative data gathering for their dissertation and the underlying research required for applied theology at master's level.

Mr Clive Burnard
Leadership, Moorlands College
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This is a very interesting book, which will be useful reading for the small amount of MSc dissertation students who engage in mixed methods research, such as a mixed methods case study strategy.

Mr JULIAN BARRATT
School of Health, Wolverhampton University
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Good book, however might be to advanced for basic course level at Swedish university. However, potential for other courses (advanced level)

Mr Oscar Rantatalo
social sciences, Education
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Very good read, with lots of key elements we are looking to involve within the course

Mr Stuart Priestley
Sport, Myerscough College
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Very informative and easy to read coverage of pragmatice approach to research. Both BSc & MSc students as well as current researchers will find this a valuable addition to their resources for understanding research methods.

Mr Trevor Wynter
Faculty of Health and Lifesciences, Northumbria University
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Key features
  • Leads readers through complex choices in an accessible and easy-to-understand way
  • Goes beyond “how to” use methods to emphasize “why to use” a specific method in a particular circumstance
  • Emphasizes interdisciplinary approach designed to complement methods textbooks across the social, behavioral, and health sciences
  • Features actual research examples to show students a wide variety of practical applications of mixed methods research design

Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter 1

Chapter 3