Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

John W. Creswell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0761924426 | ISBN-13: 978-0761924425 | Publication Date: July 15, 2002 | Edition: 2nd

"Creswell's Research Design is an accessible and useful book that stimulates students through walk through experiences, use of exercises, and production of actual writing samples. It is a book that models the types of issues that best suit different approaches and allows students to understand when to use mixed methods. Furthermore, its focus on theory and paradigms is done in a way that helps students decode their meaning."

--MARTHA MONTERO-SIEBURTH, University of Massachusetts, Boston

"One of the most formidable challenges of research design is stating your purpose. Creswell's approach takes the guesswork out of the process."

--STEVE GUERRIERO, Organization & Management, Antioch New England Graduate School

The Second Edition of the bestselling Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches offers a unique comparison of three key approaches to inquiry. This comparison begins with preliminary consideration of knowledge claims for all three approaches, a review of the literature, and reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry. The book also addresses the key elements of the process of research: writing an introduction; stating a purpose for the study; identifying research questions and hypotheses; using theory; defining, delimiting and stating the significance of the study; and advancing methods and procedures for data collection and analysis.

Key Features:

• Provides a clear presentation of how to implement a mixed methods design in your proposal or plan as well as show how to implement qualitative and quantitative approaches
• Presents the ethical issues that may arise in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies
• Offers extensive writing tips to help get your research plan started in the right direction
• Contains the latest developments in qualitative inquiry-including advocacy, participatory, and emancipatory approaches

This book is ideal for readers who seek assistance in designing a full research study or planning a proposal for a scholarly journal article, dissertation or thesis. The book is an invaluable reference on the basics of research design as well as an effective text for graduate courses in Research Methods, Research Design, and related topics. The book serves a broad audience of social and human scientists in fields of marketing, management, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, K-12 education, higher and post-secondary education, nursing, health sciences, urban studies, and family research.

 

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Editorial Reviews

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"It is both usefully expanded and very reader friendly. The book has a distinctive helpful tone and an almost "how to do it" style. If one liked the first edition, then he or she will probably adore this one." (Organizational Research Methods )

"The success of mixed methods is particularly noticeable in medical and health-related research: in order to secure funding, it is advisable to incorporate a quantitative element into any such research project, and from the point of view of working with human subjects, most qualitative researchers would argue that a qualitative element is required."  -Alison Scott-Baumann, University of Gloucestershire (Alison Scott-Baumann ) --Research Design

From the Inside Flap

"Creswell's Research Design is an accessible and useful book that stimulates students through walk through experiences, use of exercises, and production of actual writing samples. It is a book that models the types of issues that best suit different approaches and allows students to understand when to use mixed methods. Furthermore, its focus on theory and paradigms is done in a way that helps students decode their meaning."

--MARTHA MONTERO-SIEBURTH, University of Massachusetts, Boston

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Product Details

• Paperback: 246 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; 2nd edition (July 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761924426
• ISBN-13: 978-0761924425
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #61 in Books > Science & Math > Experiments, Instruments & Measurement > Methodology & Statistics

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61 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Creswell (2003) - Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, September 12, 2005

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Ginger C. Meyette "book lover" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

As a doctoral student preparing to write my dissertation proposal, this book has been an invaluable asset. The book is clearly written and contains information and suggestions that I would think would be helpful to students working on academic proposals as well as to researchers working on proposals for journal articles. I first read the book in its entirety, and I am now going back through the book taking notes and applying Creswell's (2003) concepts to my own research topic. I especially appreciate Creswell's (2003) description of the mixed methods approach as that is the research strategy I am considering. I would encourage any student or researcher to add this book to his or her library!

50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source for graduate students, November 24, 2005

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Jasper Iga (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I've thoroughly enjoyed (and learned from!) this book, even though research design is something I know well. In fact, as I was reading it I kept nodding my head in agreement with Creswell's statments, as many of the issues he raises are the same as those I struggled with during my time as a graduate student (and without such a wonderful resource). Having access to this treasure early in my dissertation phase would have saved me a lot of time and effort.

I find that the book is also very helpful in the design of research methodology courses, as the way it is structured illuminates many relationships and ideas that can help students in any collegiate course learn.

The people who are giving it low rating seem more offended by its "orientation" than by its effectiveness at guiding one through the research design process and thus have resorted to childish personal attacks on the author. I personally did not have a problem with any of the examples in the book. They did not distract me in the least.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Grad Students!, August 26, 2005

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K. M. Coleman "kmcoleman1" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I am a grad student in the midst of writing my doctoral dissertation. Creswell has written an excellent guide for theses and dissertation preparation. What makes this book so relevant is the attention to qualitative, quantitative, and MIXED methodology. I am in education, which is an arena where qualitative and mixed methods are being used and accepted more. The format is easy to follow and not as "technical" as Campbell & Stanley, but now watered-down. I especially liked the additional book recommendations - I even bought a few of them to use as references for my dissertation and as valuable additions to my professional library. I highly suggest that anyone preparing a thesis, dissertation, or research article add the book to their library also.