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qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches
This best-selling text pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative and mixed method research design. For all three approaches, John W. Creswell and new co-author J. David Creswell include a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, key elements of the research process, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research applications and reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry.
Preliminary considerations. The selection of a research approach -- Review of the literature -- The use of theory -- Writing strategies and ethical considerations -- Designing research. The introduction -- The purpose statement -- Research questions and hypotheses -- Quantitative methods -- Qualitative methods -- Mixed method procedures.
John W. Creswell, Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, J. David Creswell, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-261) and indexes.