Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method approaches John W. Creswell

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Creswell, John W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Research--Methodology.

Social sciences.

Social sciences--Statistical methods.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 246 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, c2003.

Contents:

Part I. Preliminary considerations : 1. A framework for design : Three elements of inquiry ; Three approaches to research ; Criteria for selecting an approach

2. Review of the literature : Identifying a topic ; A researchable topic ; Purpose of the literature review ; Literature reviews in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method research ; Design techniques ; Style manuals ; A model for writing the literature review

3. Writing strategies and ethical considerations : Writing the proposal ; Central arguments to make ; Writing tips ; Ethical issues to anticipate

Part II. Designing research : 4. The introduction : The importance of introductions ; Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods introductions ; A model for an introduction

5. The purpose statement : Significance and meaning of a purpose statement ; A qualitative purpose statement ; A quantitative purpose statement ; A mixed methods purpose statement

6. Research questions and hypotheses : Qualitative research questions ; Quantitative research questions and hypotheses ; Mixed method research questions and hypotheses

7. The use of theory : Quantitative theory-use ; Qualitative theory-use ; Mixed methods theory-use

8. Definitions, limitations, and significance : The definition of terms ; Delimitations and limitations ; Significance of the proposed study

9. Quantitative methods : Defining surveys and experiments ; Components of a survey method plan ; Components of an experimental method plan ; Threats to validity

10. Qualitative procedures : The characteristics of qualitative research ; Strategies of inquiry ; The researcher's role ; Data collection procedures ; Data recording procedures ; Data analysis and interpretation ; Validating the accuracy of findings ; The qualitative narrative

11. Mixed methods procedures : Components of mixed methods procedures ; The nature of mixed methods research ; Types of mixed methods strategies ; Alternative strategies and visual models ; Data collection procedures ; Data analysis and validation procedures ; Report presentation structure.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 228-236) and indexes.

Other Format:

Online version: Creswell, John W. Research design.

ISBN:

0761924418 (c)

9780761924418 (c)

0761924426 (pbk.)

9780761924425 (pbk.)

OCLC:

49558924