Vicki L. Plano Clark, Nataliya Ivankova

Mixed Methods Research

A Guide to the Field

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Introduces a unique socio-ecological framework for understanding the field of mixed methods research and its different perspectives.

Produktdetails

• Mixed Methods Research Series
• Verlag: SAGE Publications Inc
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Oktober 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 492g
• ISBN-13: 9781483306759
• ISBN-10: 1483306755
• Artikelnr.: 42527893

Autorenporträt

Vicki L. Plano Clark, Ph.D., is professor of research methods in the School of Education at the University of Cincinnati, U.S.A.  She is an applied research methodologist who studies, applies, teaches, mentors, consults, and writes about the adoption and use of mixed methods research. Her scholarship focuses on resolving methodological issues associated with mixed methods designs and understanding larger contexts that influence the application of mixed methods research. Her writings include Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research (2018, coauthored with John W. Creswell) and Mixed Methods Research: A Guide to the Field (2016, coauthored with Nataliya V. Ivankova). She serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Mixed Methods Research and Editor of the Mixed Methods Research Series with Sage Publishing. She has held leadership roles for the Mixed Methods Research Special Interest Group and the Professors of Educational Research Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). She is dedicated to advancing opportunities for students and scholars across disciplines to understand and apply diverse research methods to address important real-world problems.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I: A Conceptual Framework for the Field of Mixed Methods Research
Chapter 1: Why a Guide to the Field of Mixed Methods Research? Introducing
a Conceptual Framework of the Field
The Essence of Mixed Methods Research
The Field of Mixed Methods Research
The Need for a Guide for Navigating the Field of Mixed Methods Research
The Socio-Ecological Framework for the Field of Mixed Methods Research
Application of the Socio-Ecological Framework to a Mixed Methods Study
Using the Socio-Ecological Framework to Guide This Book
Chapter 2: What Is the Core of Mixed Methods Research Practice? Introducing
the Mixed Methods Research Process
The Role of the Mixed Methods Research Process in the Field of Mixed
Methods Research
Major Perspectives About the Mixed Methods Research Process
Issues and Debates About the Mixed Methods Research Process
Applying the Mixed Methods Research Process in Research Practice
Part II: Methodological Content Considerations for Mixed Methods Research
Practice
Chapter 3: What Is Mixed Methods Research? Considering How Mixed Methods
Research Is Defined
The Role of Definitions in the Field of Mixed Methods Research
Terminology Used to Name Mixed Methods Research
Major Perspectives for Defining Mixed Methods Research
Examples of Mixed Methods Research Definitions
Issues and Debates About Definitions
Applying Definitions in Mixed Methods Research Practice
Chapter 4: Why Use Mixed Methods Research? Identifying Rationales for
Mixing Methods
The Role of Rationales in the Field of Mixed Methods Research
Major Perspectives About Rationales for Mixed Methods Research
Examples of Rationales for Mixed Methods Research
Issues and Debates About Rationales
Applying Rationales in Mixed Methods Research Practice
Chapter 5: How to Use Mixed Methods Research? Understanding the Basic Mixed
Methods Designs
The Role of Designs in the Field of Mixed Methods Research
Major Perspectives About Designs for Mixed Methods Research
Basic Designs for Mixed Methods Research
Issues and Debates About the Mixed Methods Research Designs
Applying the Mixed Methods Research Designs in Research Practice
Chapter 6: How to Expand the Use of Mixed Methods Research? Intersecting
Mixed Methods With Other Approaches
The Role of Advanced Applications of Designs in the Field of Mixed Methods
Research
Major Perspectives About Advanced Applications of Designs for Mixed Methods
Research
Examples of Advanced Mixed Methods Designs
Issues and Debates About Intersecting Mixed Methods With Other Approaches
Applying Advanced Applications of Designs in Mixed Methods Research
Practice
Chapter 7: How to Assess Mixed Methods Research? Considering Mixed Methods
Research Quality
The Role of Quality in the Field of Mixed Methods Research
Major Perspectives About Quality for Mixed Methods Research
Examples of Quality for Mixed Methods Research
Issues and Debates About Quality in Mixed Methods Research
Applying Quality in Mixed Methods Research Practice
Part III: Contexts That Shape Mixed Methods Research Practice
Chapter 8: How Do Personal Contexts Shape Mixed Methods? Considering
Philosophical, Theoretical, and Experiential Foundations for Mixed Methods
Research
The Role of Personal Contexts in the Field of Mixed Methods Research
Major Perspectives About Personal Contexts for Mixed Methods Research
Stances About Personal Contexts for Mixed Methods Research
Issues and Debates About Personal Contexts and Mixed Methods Research
Applying Personal Contexts in Mixed Methods Research Practice
Chapter 9: How Do Interpersonal Contexts Shape Mixed Methods? Considering
Interactions With Research Participants, Teams, and Reviewers in Mixed
Methods Research
The Role of Interpersonal Contexts in the Field of Mixed Methods Research
Major Perspectives About Interpersonal Contexts for Mixed Methods Research
Examples of Addressing Interpersonal Contexts in Mixed Methods Research
Practice
Issues and Debates About Interpersonal Contexts and Mixed Methods Research
Applying Interpersonal Contexts in Mixed Methods Research Practice
Chapter 10: How Do Social Contexts Shape Mixed Methods? Considering
Institutional, Disciplinary, and Societal Influences on Mixed Methods
Research
The Role of Social Contexts in the Field of Mixed Methods Research
Major Perspectives About Social Contexts for Mixed Methods Research
Considering the Status of Mixed Methods Research Within Social Contexts
Issues and Debates About Social Contexts and Mixed Methods Research
Applying Social Contexts in Mixed Methods Research Practice
Part IV: Concluding Thoughts
Chapter 11: Where Is Mixed Methods Research Headed? Applying the Field in
Your Mixed Methods Research Practice
Utility of Our Socio-Ecological Framework to Guide Your Mixed Methods
Research Practice
Applying the Framework: Understanding the Messiness of Mixed Methods
Research
Applying the Framework: Implementing Your Mixed Methods Research Studies
Applying the Framework: Developing Your Expertise in Mixed Methods Research
Applying the Framework: Future Developments in Mixed Methods Research