Mixed methods for policy research and program evaluation / Patricia Burch, Carolyn J. Heinrich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burch, Patricia, author.

Heinrich, Carolyn J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evaluation research (Social action programs).

Social policy--Evaluation.

Social policy.

Policy sciences--Methodology.

Policy sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (212 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles : SAGE, [2016]

System Details:

text file

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction: The Demand for and Value of Fully Integrated Qualitative and Quantitative Research 1

The Role of Mixed Methods Research in Meeting the Demand for Evidenced-Based Policy and Practice 2

What Distinguishes This Book in the Mixed Methods Literature 5

Overview of Remaining Chapters 8

Recommendations for How to Use This Book 11

Chapter 2 Conceptualizing Mixed Methods Research 13

Introduction 13

Rationale and Conditions for Mixed Methods Research 14

Categorizing Mixed Methods Approaches 17

Overview of a Fully Integrated, Mixed Methods Research Effort 25

Discussion Questions 31

Applications to Your Own Work 32

Chapter 3 Designing and Implementing Fully Integrated Mixed Methods Research 33

Introduction 33

Integration in Research Objectives and Design 34

Integration in Instrumentation Design and Data Collection 39

Integration in Data Analysis and Interpretation of Findings 44

Integration in Dissemination of Research Findings 47

Discussion Questions 50

Applications to Your Own Work 51

Chapter 4 Practical Tools for Integrated Mixed Methods Studies of Policy Implementation 53

Introduction 53

Mixed Methods Integration Strategy #1: Bridging Research Instruments for Qualitative and Quantitative Integration 54

Mixed Methods Integration Strategy #2: Mixed Methods Coding and Analysis Memoing 67

Mixed Methods Integration Strategy #3: Adapted Monitoring Tool and Research Reviews 70

Mixed Methods Integration Strategy #4: Research-to-Practice Collaborative 77

Conclusion 85

Discussion Questions 87

Applications to Your Own Work 87

Chapter 5 Fully Integrated Mixed Methods Research in K-12 and Higher Education in the United States 89

Introduction 89

Program Evaluation of Student Achievement Guarantee in Education 90

Racial and Ethnic Inequity in Access and Successful Student Outcomes in Higher Education 101

Challenges and Strategies for Addressing Challenges 110

Discussion Questions 111

Applications to Your Own Work 112

Chapter 6 An Application of Fully Integrated Mixed Methods in Program Development and Evaluation 113

Introduction 113

Program and Evaluation Motivation 114

Pilot Program Development for Child Support Debt Reduction 116

Demonstration Program Rollout and Early Evaluation Focus 121

Impact Evaluation Findings and Their Interpretation and Use 127

Conclusion 134

Discussion Questions 135

Applications to Your Own Work 136

Chapter 7 Mixed Methods Research in an International Context 155

Introduction 155

Child Support Grant Impact Evaluation in South Africa 156

Qualitative-Quantitative Integration Process in the CSG Impact Evaluation 159

Benefits of a Tightly Integrated Qualitative-Quantitative Research Approach 176

Conclusion 183

Discussion Questions 184

Applications to Your Own Work 185

Chapter 8 On the Future of Fully Integrated Mixed Methods Research: Context and Common Lessons From the Cases for the Field 187

How Context Matters 188

Broader Lessons for the Field 196

Concluding Thoughts 200.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-207) and index.

Description based on MARC record for print version.

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781483398259

OCLC:

1020006482

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.