Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research by Vicki L. Plano Clark, John W. Creswell, Vicki L. Plano Clark

List of Tables
List of Figures
Preface
Purpose of This Book
Audience for the Book
Book Features
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Understanding Mixed Methods Research
Purpose and Organization
Clarifying Terms
What Is Mixed Methods Research?
The Importance of Mixed Methods Research
Summary
Activities
Additional Resources to Examine
Chapter 2: Examining Preliminary Considerations
Consider Worldview Stances
The Basics of Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Research Problems Addressed by Mixed Methods
Summary
Activities
Additional Resources to Examine
Chapter 3: Locating and Reviewing Mixed Methods Studies
Searching for and Reviewing Mixed Methods Studies
A Mixed Methods Notation System and Visual Diagrams
Four Examples of Mixed Methods Studies
Summary
Activities
Additional Resources to Examine
Chapter 4: Choosing a Mixed Methods Design
Classifications of Mixed Methods Designs
The Four Major Types of Mixed Methods Designs
Selecting a Type of Mixed Methods Design
Implementing the Design Decisions
Writing a Paragraph to Identify a Study's Design
Summary
Activities
Additional Resources to Examine
Chapter 5: Introducing a Mixed Methods Study
Writing a Mixed Methods Title
Stating the Problem in the Introduction
The Purpose Statement
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Summary
Activities
Additional Resources to Examine
Chapter 6: Collecting Data in Mixed Methods Research
Procedures in Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection
Data Collection in Mixed Methods Design
Summary
Activities
Additional Resources to Examine
Chapter 7: Analyzing Data in Mixed Methods Research
Procedures in Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
Data Analysis With Mixed Methods Designs
Summary
Activities
Additional Resources to Examine
Chapter 8: Writing and Evaluating Mixed Methods Research
General Guidelines for Writing
Organize the Structure of the Writing So That It Relates to the Designs
Evaluating a Mixed Methods Study Within Designs
Summary
Activities
Additional Resources to Examine
Chapter 9: Questions Often Raised About Mixed Methods Research
Anticipate Mixed Methods Questions
What Is Mixed Methods Research?
Is Mixed Methods Research Accepted?
Is Mixed Methods Research Realistic?
Summary
Activities
Additional Resources to Examine
Chapter 10: Future Directions for Mixed Methods Research
Needed Developments in Mixed Methods Research
Summary
Activities
Additional Resources to Examine
Appendix A. A Triangulation Design
Appendix B. An Embedded Design
Appendix C. An Explanatory Design
Appendix D. An Exploratory Design
References
Index
About the Authors