An applied reference guide to research designs : quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods /: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: W. Alex Edmonds, Thomas D. Kennedy.
• Other Names: Edmonds, W. Alex; Kennedy, Thomas D
• Contents: List of Tables, Figures, and Diagrams; Foreword, by Paul E. Spector; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Chapter 1. The Scientific Method and Relevant Components; Part I. Quantitative Methods for Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research; Chapter 2. Between-Subjects Approach; Chapter 3. Regression-Discontinuity Approach; Chapter 4. Within-Subjects Approach; Chapter 5. Factorial Designs; Chapter 6. Solomon N-Group Designs; Chapter 7. Single-Case Approach; Part II. Quantitative Methods for Nonexperimental Research; Chapter 8. Ex Post Facto and Posttest-Only Designs; Chapter 9. Observational Approach; Chapter 10. Survey Approach; Part III. Qualitative Methods; Chapter 11. Grounded Theory Approach; Chapter 12. Ethnographic Approach; Chapter 13. Narrative Approach; Chapter 14. Phenomenological Approach; Part IV. Mixed Methods; Chapter 15. Convergent-Parallel Approach; Chapter 16. Embedded Approach; Chapter 17. Explanatory-Sequential Approach; Chapter 18. Exploratory-Sequential Approach; Chapter 19. Mixed Methods, Case Studies, and Single-Case Approaches; Chapter 20. Conclusion; Appendix A. Less Common Designs for Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research; Appendix B. Types of Case Study Designs; Appendix C. Five Types of Mixed Methods Designs; References; Author Index; Subject Index
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource (240 pages)
• Subjects: 001.4/2; Social sciences -- Research -- Methodology; Education -- Research -- Methodology; Research -- Methodology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781483332734
• Related ISBNs: 148333273X
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