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Mixed Methods in Social Inquiry

ISBN: 978-0-787-98382-6

October 2007

Jossey-Bass

240 pages

Description

"This is an excellent addition to the literature of integrated methodology. The author has skillfully integrated diverse ways of thinking about mixed methods into a comprehensive and meaningful framework. By providing detailed examples, she makes it easy for both the students and the practitioners to understand the intricate details and complexities of doing mixed methods research. On the other hand, by comparing, contrasting, and bridging multiple perspectives about mixed methods, she has made this book very relevant and useful to seasoned scholars of mixed methodology."
—Abbas Tashakkori, Frost Professor and coordinator, educational research and evaluation methodology, Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, Florida International University, founding coeditor, Journal of Mixed Methods Research

"Jennifer Greene's book is an exquisite and indispensable map for those who are ready for the challenge of genuinely mixing methods."
—Michael Quinn Patton, author, Utilization-Focused Evaluation and Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods

"Jennifer Greene's 'mixed methods way of thinking' takes us beyond the mechanics of the process and toward the multifaceted understandings which only those methods can generate."
—Charles Teddlie, distinguished professor of education, Louisiana State University

"This is an important book that provides valuable insights into the theory and design of mixed methods studies and down-to-earth practical guidance, both presented in a clear and engaging writing style."
—Joseph A. Maxwell, associate professor, Graduate School of Education, George Mason University

"This is an important book that will be a key text for social scientists and graduate students with an interest in the rapidly evolving field of mixed methods research. It also provides researchers with many insights into mixed methods practice."
—Alan Bryman, professor of organizational and social research, School of Management, University of Leicester

"This is the best available book on the topic for both scholars and students."
—Mary Lee Smith, regents professor, Arizona State University

About the Author

Jennifer C. Greene is professor in quantitative and evaluative research methodologies, Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education, at the University of Illinois, Champaign.

Features
* This book is ideal for students in education, sociology, social psychology, and nonprofit who want to expand their ability to mix qualitative and quantitative research methods.

* This is the newest, freshest take on this increasingly important topic in evaluation and research.

* It provides a unique question-driven framework for mixing methods and includes chapters on research design, quality criteria, data analysis, and writing up research.

* The author is one of the foremost practitioners of mixed methods of research.