Mixed methods research : a guide to the field / Vicki L. Plano Clark, Nataliya V. Ivankova.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Plano Clark, Vicki L., author.

Ivankova, Nataliya V., author.

Contributor:

Lachs-Adler Family Endowed Fund for Collection Development.

Series:

Sage mixed methods research series ; 3.

SAGE mixed methods research series ; 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Research--Methodology.

Social sciences.

Research--Methodology.

Research.

Physical Description:

xxviii, 331 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, Inc., [2016]

Summary:

This practical book introduces a unique socio-ecological framework for understanding the field of mixed methods research and its different perspectives. Using the framework, it addresses basic questions including: What is the mixed methods research process? How is mixed methods research defined? Why is it used? What designs are available? How does mixed methods research intersect with other research approaches? What is mixed methods research quality? How is mixed methods research shaped by personal, interpersonal, and social contexts? By focusing on the topics, perspectives, and debates occurring in the field of mixed methods research, the book helps students, scholars, and researchers identify, understand, and participate in these conversations to inform their own research practice. Mixed Methods Research: A Guide to the Field is Volume 3 in the SAGE Mixed Methods Research Series. To learn more about each text in the series, please visit www.sagepub.com/mmrs. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I A Conceptual Framework for the Field of Mixed Methods Research 1

Chapter 1 Why a Guide to the Field of Mixed Methods Research? Introducing a Conceptual Framework of the Field 3

Learning Objectives 3

Chapter 1 Key Concepts 4

The Essence of Mixed Methods Research 5

The Field of Mixed Methods Research 10

The Need for a Guide for Navigating the Field of Mixed Methods Research 12

The Socio-Ecological Framework for the Field of Mixed Methods Research 14

Mixed Methods Research Process 18

Mixed Methods Research Content 18

Mixed Methods Research Contexts 19

Application of the Socio-Ecological Framework to a Mixed Methods Study 19

An Example of Applying the Framework to Ruffin et al.'s (2009) Study 19

An Example of Applying the Framework to Ivankova's (2014) Study 22

Using the Socio-Ecological Framework to Guide This Book 24

Concluding Comments 25

Application Questions 26

Key Resources 28

Chapter 2 What Is the Core of Mixed Methods Research Practice? Introducing the Mixed Methods Research Process 31

Learning Objectives 32

Chapter 2 Key Concepts 32

The Role of the Mixed Methods Research Process in the Field of Mixed Methods Research 33

Major Perspectives About the Mixed Methods Research Process 35

Research Purpose and Questions 36

Methods 39

Inferences 42

Issues and Debates About the Mixed Methods Research Process 42

Applying the Mixed Methods Research Process in Research Practice 45

Concluding Comments 48

Application Questions 49

Key Resources 50

Part II Methodological Content Considerations for Mixed Methods Research Practice 53

Chapter 3 What Is Mixed Methods Research? Considering How Mixed Methods Research Is Defined 55

Learning Objectives 55

Chapter 3 Key Concepts 55

The Role of Definitions in the Field of Mixed Methods Research 57

Terminology Used to Name Mixed Methods Research 59

Major Perspectives for Defining Mixed Methods Research 60

Examples of Mixed Methods Research Definitions 63

Definitions From the Methodological Literature 63

Definitions Used in Mixed Methods Research Studies 68

Issues and Debates About Definitions 70

Applying Definitions in Mixed Methods Research Practice 72

Concluding Comments 74

Application Questions 75

Key Resources 77

Chapter 4 Why Use Mixed Methods Research? Identifying Rationales for Mixing Methods 79

Learning Objectives 80

Chapter 4 Key Concepts 80

The Role of Rationales in the Field of Mixed Methods Research 81

Major Perspectives About Rationales for Mixed Methods Research 83

Examples of Rationales for Mixed Methods Research 87

Rationales From the Methodological Literature 87

Rationales Used in Mixed Methods Research Studies 93

Issues and Debates About Rationales 96

Applying Rationales in Mixed Methods Research Practice 98

Concluding Comments 101

Application Questions 101

Key Resources 102

Chapter 5 How to Use Mixed Methods Research?

Understanding the Basic Mixed Methods Designs 105

Learning Objectives 106

Chapter 5 Key Concepts 106

The Role of Designs in the Field of Mixed Methods Research 107

Major Perspectives About Designs for Mixed Methods Research 108

Nature of Mixed Methods Designs 110

Approaches to Designs 110

Notation System and Procedural Diagrams 116

Basic Designs for Mixed Methods Research 118

Concurrent Quan + Qual Design 119

Sequential Quan → Qual Design 122

Sequential Qual → Quan Design 123

Issues and Debates About the Mixed Methods Research Designs 126

Applying the Mixed Methods Research Designs in Research Practice 128

Concluding Comments 131

Application Questions 132

Key Resources 132

Chapter 6 How to Expand the Use of Mixed Methods Research? Intersecting Mixed Methods With Other Approaches 135

Learning Objectives 135

Chapter 6 Key Concepts 135

The Role of Advanced Applications of Designs in the Field of Mixed Methods Research 137

Major Perspectives About Advanced Applications of Designs for Mixed Methods Research 140

Embedding a Secondary Method Within a Primary Quantitative or Qualitative Research Design 140

Mixing Methods Within a Methodological Approach 142

Mixing Methods Within a Theoretical Framework 144

Examples of Intersecting Mixed Methods With

Other Approaches 145

Mixed Methods Experiment 145

Mixed Methods Case Study 146

Mixed Methods Evaluation 147

Mixed Methods Action Research 148

Transformative Mixed Methods Research 150

Issues and Debates About Intersecting Mixed Methods With Other Approaches 151

Applying Advanced Applications of Designs in Mixed Methods Research Practice 153

Concluding Comments 156

Application Questions 157

Key Resources 157

Chapter 7 How to Assess Mixed Methods Research? Considering Mixed Methods Research Quality 161

Learning Objectives 162

Chapter 7 Key Concepts 162

The Role of Quality in the Field of Mixed Methods Research 163

Major Perspectives About Quality for Mixed Methods Research 165

Assessing Quality of Quantitative and Qualitative Study Strands 166

Assessing Quality of the Generated Inferences 167

Assessing Quality Related to Specific Mixed Methods Designs 168

Examples of Quality for Mixed Methods Research 169

Examples of Quality from the Methodological Literature 170

Examples of Quality Applied to Mixed Methods Research Studies 170

Issues and Debates About Quality in Mixed Methods Research 175

Applying Quality in Mixed Methods Research Practice 182

Concluding Comments 185

Application Questions 186

Key Resources 187

Part III Contexts That Shape Mixed Methods Research Practice 189

Chapter 8 How Do Personal Contexts Shape Mixed Methods? Considering Philosophical, Theoretical, and Experiential Foundations for Mixed Methods Research 191

Learning Objectives 192

Chapter 8 Key Concepts 192

The Role of Personal Contexts in the Field of Mixed Methods Research 193

Major Perspectives About Personal Contexts for Mixed Methods Research 195

Philosophical Assumptions 195

Theoretical Models 197

Background Knowledge 204

Stances About Personal Contexts for Mixed Methods Research 206

Issues and Debates About Personal Contexts and Mixed Methods Research 207

Applying Personal Contexts in Mixed Methods Research Practice 210

Concluding Comments 213

Application Questions 214

Key Resources 214

Chapter 9 How Do Interpersonal Contexts Shape Mixed Methods? Considering Interactions With Research Participants, Teams, and Reviewers in Mixed Methods Research 217

Learning Objectives 218

Chapter 9 Key Concepts 218

The Role of Interpersonal Contexts in the Field of Mixed Methods Research 219

Major Perspectives About Interpersonal Contexts for Mixed Methods Research 221

Mixed Methods Research Ethics 221

Research Participant Considerations 223

Research Team Dynamics 225

Editorial and Review Board Guidelines 228

Examples of Addressing Interpersonal Contexts in Mixed Methods Research Practice 229

Issues and Debates About Interpersonal Contexts and Mixed Methods Research 234

Applying Interpersonal Contexts in Mixed Methods Research Practice 240

Concluding Comments 243

Application Questions 244

Key Resources 245

Chapter 10 How Do Social Contexts Shape Mixed Methods? Considering Institutional, Disciplinary, and Societal Influences on Mixed Methods Research 247

Learning Objectives 248

Chapter 10 Key Concepts 248

The Role of Social Contexts in the Field of Mixed Methods Research 249

Major Perspectives About Social Contexts for Mixed Methods Research 251

Institutional Contexts 252

Disciplinary Contexts 253

Societal Contexts 254

Considering the Status of Mixed Methods Research Within Social Contexts 255

Issues and Debates About Social Contexts and Mixed Methods Research 263

Applying Social Contexts in Mixed Methods Research Practice 264

Concluding Comments 267

Application Questions 268

Key Resources 269

Part IV Concluding Thoughts 271

Chapter 11 Where Is Mixed Methods

Research Headed? Applying the Field in Your Mixed Methods Research Practice 273

Learning Objectives 274

Chapter 11 Key Concepts 274

Utility of Our Socio-Ecological Framework to Guide Your Mixed Methods Research Practice 275

Applying the Framework: Understanding the Messiness of Mixed Methods Research 276

Applying the Framework: Implementing Your Mixed Methods Research Studies 278

Applying the Framework: Developing Your Expertise in Mixed Methods Research 283

Applying the Framework: Future Developments in Mixed Methods Research 291

Future Developments About the Mixed Methods Research Process 292

Future Developments About Mixed Methods Research Content 293

Future Developments About Mixed Methods Research Contexts 293

Concluding Comments 294

Application Questions 295

Key Resources 295.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Lachs-Adler Family Endowed Fund for Collection Development.

ISBN:

1483306755

9781483306759

OCLC:

907190543

Publisher Number:

99965606373