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Advances in Mixed Methods Research provides an essential introduction to the fast-growing field of mixed methods research. Bergman's book examines the current state of mixed-methods research, exploring exciting new ways of conceptualizing and conducting empirical research in the social and health sciences. Contributions from the world's leading experts in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches are brought together, clearing the way for a more constructive approach to social research. These contributions cover the main practical and methodological issues and include a number of different visions of what mixed methods research is. The discussion also covers the use of mixed methods in a diverse range of fields, including sociology, education, politics, psychology, computational science and methodology.
5 Methodological Issues in Conducting Mixed Methods Research Designs
5 Methodological Issues in Conducting Mixed Methods Research Designs
Introduction
A need exists in the mixed methods literature to go beyond the types of designs available to researchers and to begin exploring issues and strategies in conducting these designs. This chapter advances potential concerns that need to be anticipated by researchers in conducting mixed methods research designs. It begins by locating these concerns within two broad categories of designs (i.e. concurrent and sequential ...
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