A Concise Introduction to Mixed Methods Research

by John W. Creswell

For students and researchers new to mixed methods,  A Concise Introduction to Mixed Methods Research  2e by renowned author John W. Creswell provides a brief and practical introduction to mixed methods. Many graduate students and researchers in the social, behavioral and health sciences may not have the time or resources to read long treatises or stacks of journal articles on mixed methods research. This text quickly describes the basics of setting up and conducting a study using this methodology. Chapters are short and follow the process of research, from ensuring skills for conducting research, acknowledging the steps in planning a study, designing studies with increasing complexity, planning sampling strategies and integration, and writing up the results of your study. New chapters separate basic and advanced mixed methods designs for more depth, while a reorganization of chapters better align with the research process. Useful templates throughout allow readers to concretely design and organize their studies. Get started in mixed methods quickly with this brief primer.

Genres: Research, Nonfiction, Research Methods, Professional Development

168 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2014

Reviews

[Rachel King · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introductory book providing relevant and meaningful guidance and advice.

[Bekki Fahrer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Straightforward and useful. A bit repetitive at times.

[Sulpicia Cresswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great introduction to mixed methods research for this who are unfamiliar. Cresswell goes through every step of the process from design to publication (briefly). This book is well suited for those who are new to mixed methods or to a graduate proseminar on empirical research that discusses multiple methods.

[Phil James · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for anyone trying to learn about mixed methods research, and is written by one of the main gurus. Easy to read, short chapters break down the key components of the method and an overview of how it is done but also practical issues such as writing a mixed methods article for publication are touched on.

[Wan Siti · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book for beginner and openness to the new types of research methodology.
Two years written-back.

[Larina Warnock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essential for anyone considering basic mixed methods research.

[Michelle]

It is what it says it is

[Cam · Rating 4 out of 5]

lol I mean it’s a methods book. But it was concise and helpful! A fair bit of repetition though (even though it’s a tiny lil book). Will be good for my research!

[Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really well done reference for designing mixed methods research projects.

[Patriz]

Read this maybe this year or last year? But recording it just now. Good intro to mixed methods.

[Feyza Candan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Masterpiece

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Karma araştırma yöntemleri modellemek veya uygulamak isteyenler için el altında bulundurulması gereken kaynak bir kitap.