基本説明
Explores the central debates and answers vital questions, such as: is mixing methods better than using only one method?
Full Description
Mixed methods is one of the largest growth areas in research methods and it is increasingly recognized that mixing methods and types of data requires new sets of skills and sensibilities.This comprehensive guide to all aspects of doing mixed methods research provides a thorough overview of the field, including discussion of theory, design, collection and analysis. Max Bergman explores the central debates and answers vital questions, such as:- Will a mixed method design get us closer to objectivity? - Is it possible to mix different theoretical approaches, or is it even possible to mix epistemologies? - Is mixing methods better than using only one method?Mixed Methods Research provides an invaluable introduction to the theory and method of using mixed methods in social research. It will be of great use to students on research training courses in a range of disciplines, including health, education and sociology.
Contents
IntroductionPART ONE: THE "WHY" OF MIXED METHOD DESIGNDevelopment of Social ResearchThe Current Division of Labour between MethodsThe State of the Art of Mixed Method Research DesignEpistemology and Methods: A Critical AssessmentQualitative and Quantitative Methods: A Critical AssessmentPART TWO: THE "HOW TO" OF MIXED METHOD DESIGNQuantitative Research and Mixed Method Design: Validation and Quality AssessmentQuantitative Research and Mixed Method Design: Validation and Quality AssessmentQualitative and Quantitative Research: Validation and Quality AssessmentComplementarity: Multilevel DesignsIntegrated Designs: Four ExamplesPART THREE: BEYOND MIXING QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHMixed Method Designs beyond Collection and AnalysisSampling and Mixed Method ResearchMixed Method Research and Alternative Approaches
