Full Description
Explaining both why and how to use mixed methods for discovering solutions to complex research problems, this guide gives readers the tools to adapt approaches to suit their own research conditions. Written in a warm, encouraging tone and packed with helpful diagrams and visual organizers, it provides an easy-to-follow map to the mixed methods process, covering everything from 'what is mixed methods research?' to framing, integrating, and describing a complexity-sensitive mixed methods approach.
Features include:
Key questions to navigate the important concepts of each chapter
Practice alerts to provide practical tips on working in the field
Chapter check-ins to assess development of key skills
Further reading to expand and deepen knowledge of mixed methods practices
An annotated glossary to get to grips with foundational terms and revise for exams
Supported throughout by real-world examples and advice from the author and other mixed methods experts, this book helps readers succeed in their projects and think innovatively about the methods they use.
Contents
Part I: Getting Started with Essential Foundations
Chapter 1: Embracing Complexity in Mixed Methods Research
Purpose and Need for the Book
Positioning Myself
Defining Conditions of Complexity and Innovations for Practice
Audiences for the Book
Organization and Learning Features
Selection of Six Featured Mixed Methods Studies
Chapter 2: Positioning Demand for Innovation in Complex Mixed Methods Research
Why Use Mixed Methods Research?
What Distinguishes Mixed Methods Research?
Key Practice Dilemmas Under Highly Complex Conditions
Demand for Innovations and Innovators in Mixed Methods Research
Survey of Six Featured Mixed Methods Studies
Chapter 3: Advancing Integrative Thinking with Complexity in Mixed Methods Research
Why Integrative Thinking with Complexity in Mixed Methods Research?
Examples of Complex Adaptive Systems Under Study
Opportunities Afforded by Complexity Science for Mixed Methods Researchers
Indicators of Integrative Thinking with Complexity in Mixed Methods Research
Indicators of Six Featured Mixed Methods Studies
Guiding Practices for Integrative Thinking with Complexity in Mixed Methods Research
Part II: Realizing Innovation in Guiding Practices
Chapter 4: Diagnosing Complexity of Mixed Methods Research Conditions
Why Diagnose Complexity of Mixed Methods Research Conditions?
Diagnosing Opportunities and Hazards for Mixed Methods Researchers
Guiding Procedures for Diagnosing Five Complexity Dimensions of Research Conditions
Features that Engage Readers with Research Conditions
Innovations in Diagnosing Complexity of Mixed Methods Research Conditions
Chapter 5: Framing Intentions of Complex Mixed Methods Research Problems
Why Frame Intentions of Complex Mixed Methods Research Problems?
Framing Opportunities and Hazards for Mixed Methods Researchers
An Iterative Process for Framing Complex Mixed Methods Research Problems
Features that Engage Readers with Complex Research Problems
Innovations in Framing Complex Mixed Methods Research Problems
Chapter 6: Defining Systems of Complex Mixed Methods Research Contexts
Why Define Systems of Complex Mixed Methods Research Contexts?
Defining Opportunities and Hazards for Mixed Methods Researchers
Relational Systems Approach to Defining Complex Mixed Methods Research Contexts
Features that Engage Readers with Complex Research Contexts
Innovations in Defining Complex Mixed Methods Research Contexts
Chapter 7: Describing Designs of Complex Mixed Methods Research Integrations
Why Describe Designs of Complex Mixed Methods Research Integrations?
Describing Opportunities and Hazards for Mixed Methods Researchers
A Descriptive Design Approach for Complex Mixed Methods Research Integrations
Features that Engage Readers with Complex Mixed Methods Research Integrations
Innovations in Describing Complex Mixed Methods Research Integrations
Chapter 8: Developing Capacity for Complex Mixed Methods Research Interactions
Why Develop Capacity in Complex Mixed Methods Research Interactions?
Developing Opportunities and Hazards for Mixed Methods Researchers
A Strategy for Developing Complex Mixed Methods Research Interactions
Features that Engage Readers with Complex Mixed Methods Research Interactions
Innovations in Developing Complex Mixed Methods Research Interactions
Chapter 9: Generating Evidence of Complex Mixed Methods Research Outcomes
Why Generate Evidence of Complex Mixed Methods Research Outcomes?
Generating Opportunities and Hazards for Mixed Methods Researchers
A Generative Evidence Approach for Complex Mixed Methods Research Outcome
Features that Engage Readers with Complex Mixed Methods Research Outcomes
Innovations in Generating Evidence of Complex Mixed Methods Research Outcomes
Part III: Onward Considerations for Adaptive Practices
Chapter 10: Realizing Complexity-Sensitive Mixed Methods Research
The Case for Complexity-Sensitive Mixed Methods Research
Potential Challenges for Complexity-Sensitive Mixed Methods Researchers
Some Final Guiding Words
