Mixed Methods in Social Inquiry“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 |
Contents
ADOPTING A MIXED | 17 |
THE HISTORICAL ROOTS | 31 |
CONTESTED SPACES PARADIGMS | 49 |
STANCES ON MIXING PARADIGMS | 66 |
AN ILLUSTRATION OF A MIXED | 88 |
MIXING METHODS ON PURPOSE | 95 |
DESIGNING MIXED METHODS STUDIES | 112 |
MIXED METHODS | 135 |
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