Mixed Methods in Social Inquiry (Research Methods for the Social Sciences) - Softcover

Greene, Jennifer C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0787983829 ISBN 13: 9780787983826

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2007

Synopsis

“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

About this title

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.

From the Back Cover

"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

From the Inside Flap

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787983829
• ISBN 13: 9780787983826
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240