Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (Paperback)

by John W. Creswell (Author)
Key Phrases: qualitative procedures, mixed methods question, methods purpose statement, Designing Research, Preliminary Considerations, Plano Clark (more...)

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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 )<br /><br />"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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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 ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; 3rd edition (July 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412965578
• ISBN-13: 978-1412965576
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #618 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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47 of 50 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

By	Ginger C. Meyette "book lover" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	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.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, August 2, 2006

By	R Smith "R Smith" (chicago, il) - See all my reviews

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

I thought this book was the exact opposite of "pedantic" and "verbose." In fact, the writing style is easy to read and, at only 200 pages with big text and plenty of tables and references, is not too focused on the details - no book can with that brief page limit. Regardless, this book was my first introduction to research design and it was perfect. The templates for writing qual., quan., and mixed methods papers were basic and simple, but yet thorough.

Finally, the student examples were perfect. If you want to write a pretentious and dense paper where words like "pedantic" are used as a replacement for substantive ideas, will be consigned to the dusty academic graveyard (the library basement), and that no one will read, then by all means disregard this book. If you are aiming quality, impact, and readability, however, then this book is ideal.