An Introduction to Fully Integrated Mixed Methods Research
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Published:11th May '17
Should be back in stock very soon

This practical book provides the tools needed to design, execute, and evaluate fully integrated mixed methods research studies. A uniting metaphor of the architectural arch helps students understand the benefits of a mixed methods approach as they consider ways to integrate the qualitative and quantitative strands at all stages of design and execution. With use of examples from popular media and published research, this text also includes a detailed discussion of ways to accomplish mixing methods during data collection and analysis and a separate chapter on designing and executing a realistic mixed methods dissertation.
"Author Elizabeth G. Creamer provides an accessible, user-friendly text for graduate students and those new to the field of mixed methods. It aims to move the field to using fully integrated designs, and emphasizes the importance of the yield, particularly the meta-inferences, of mixed methods studies. Case examples from a variety of fields bring these concepts to life throughout the text." -- Leanne M. Kallemeyn
"Finally—a text that explains mixed methods research in a thorough yet readable format, one that is full of excellent examples and helpful tables, and that presents a perspective that is simultaneously detailed and broad in scope." -- Laura J. Meyer
"The text is comprehensive and well written. It provides a strong background and overview of mixed methods, and educates students on how to be consumers of mixed methods studies." -- Tina L. Freiburger
Methodological choices vary according to epistemology, discipline, and motivation, making the ′sell for a particular methodology quite difficult′ (Cousin, 2009, p. 5). By weaving her argument for mixed methods across numerous research contexts, motivations, and disciplines, Creamer’s work bypasses these challenges and asserts itself as a provocative guide for a wide range of researchers. Creamer’s ability to make mixed methods accessible for readers— regardless of their discipline—is a vital contribution to mixed methods literature. -- Cherie D. Edwards, David Reeping, Ashley Taylor, and Alison Bowers
An Introduction to Fully Integrated Mixed Methods Research is a clear and effective text explaining processes and aims for pursuing a mixed methods approach in research. The book provides a series of relevant examples, introduces key terminology, and explores different ways to design, develop and apply mixed research methods during different phases of research. This is a fundamental introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students, clearly summarising benefits and techniques of the mixed methods, but also leaving the necessary space to controversies and discussion about them. -- Dr Carla Molinari * drupal *
Used right away as soon as I received it. The students have beenfitted from its content. The mixed methods is the deisred methodology for most of the students. -- Dr Quazi Zaman * drupal *
A user-friendly textbook that introduces how to design and implement integrated mixed methods design. There are practical examples and helpful tables to illustrate concepts and key points. -- Miss Lee Lui * drupal *
This is a very good resource for students and teaching -- Mrs Josephine D Morris * drupal *
ISBN: 9781483350936
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 520g
296 pages