Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches / John W. Creswell, J. David Creswell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Creswell, John W., author.

Creswell, J. David, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Research--Methodology.

Social sciences.

Social sciences--Statistical methods.

Genre:

Instructional and educational works.

Physical Description:

xxvii, 291 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, Inc., [2023]

Summary:

"The new edition of the best-selling text, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches by John W. Creswell and co-author J. David Creswell, continues the pioneering tradition of providing clear and concise instruction for understanding research and developing proposals for all three approaches. This classic text walks students through research methods, starting with a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, continuing with a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research approaches, and ending with reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry in a way that is applicable to all types of research. Coverage of key elements of the research process helps readers organize and develop their research project, giving specific attention to each methodological approach. The book has been lauded for its language and tone, which are both accessible and inviting. Students keep and continue to use this text as a resource throughout their studies, once the specific class is over. The Sixth Edition includes more coverage of community-based participatory research, comparisons of qualitative and quantitative research, an expanded glossary with basic terms, updated examples of social, behavioral, and health research, new coverage of ethical requirements, updated APA 7th edition coverage, and additional exercises aimed at research projects"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part I: Preliminary Considerations

The Selection of a Research Approach

Review of the Literature

The Use of Theory

Writing Strategies and Ethical Considerations

Part II: Designing Research

The Introduction

The Purpose Statement

Research Questions and Hypotheses

Quantitative Methods

Qualitative Methods

Mixed Methods Procedures.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-278) and index.

ISBN:

9781071817940

1071817949

OCLC:

1334726603