Mixed methods research : a guide to the field /: a guide to the field. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Vicki L. Plano Clark, University of Cincinnati, Nataliya V. Ivankova, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
• Other Names: Plano Clark, Vicki L; Ivankova, Nataliya V
• Contents: Part I: A Conceptual Framework for the Field of Mixed Methods Research; Chapter 1: Why a Guide to the Field of Mixed Methods Research? Introducing a Conceptual Framework of the Field; The Essence of Mixed Methods Research; The Field of Mixed Methods Research; The Need for a Guide for Navigating the Field of Mixed Methods Research; The Socio-Ecological Framework for the Field of Mixed Methods Research; Application of the Socio-Ecological Framework to a Mixed Methods Study; Using the Socio-Ecological Framework to Guide This Book; Chapter 2: What Is the Core of Mixed Methods Research Practice? Introducing the Mixed Methods Research Process; The Role of the Mixed Methods Research Process in the Field of Mixed Methods Research; Major Perspectives About the Mixed Methods Research Process; Issues and Debates About the Mixed Methods Research Process; Applying the Mixed Methods Research Process in Research Practice; Part II: Methodological Content Considerations for Mixed Methods Research Practice; Chapter 3: What Is Mixed Methods Research? Considering How Mixed Methods Research Is Defined; The Role of Definitions in the Field of Mixed Methods Research; Terminology Used to Name Mixed Methods Research; Major Perspectives for Defining Mixed Methods Research; Examples of Mixed Methods Research Definitions; Issues and Debates About Definitions; Applying Definitions in Mixed Methods Research Practice; Chapter 4: Why Use Mixed Methods Research? Identifying Rationales for Mixing Methods; The Role of Rationales in the Field of Mixed Methods Research; Major Perspectives About Rationales for Mixed Methods Research; Examples of Rationales for Mixed Methods Research; Issues and Debates About Rationales; Applying Rationales in Mixed Methods Research Practice; Chapter 5: How to Use Mixed Methods Research? Understanding the Basic Mixed Methods Designs; The Role of Designs in the Field of Mixed Methods Research; Major Perspectives About Designs for Mixed Methods Research; Basic Designs for Mixed Methods Research; Issues and Debates About the Mixed Methods Research Designs; Applying the Mixed Methods Research Designs in Research Practice; Chapter 6: How to Expand the Use of Mixed Methods Research? Intersecting Mixed Methods With Other Approaches; The Role of Advanced Applications of Designs in the Field of Mixed Methods Research; Major Perspectives About Advanced Applications of Designs for Mixed Methods Research; Examples of Advanced Mixed Methods Designs; Issues and Debates About Intersecting Mixed Methods With Other Approaches; Applying Advanced Applications of Designs in Mixed Methods Research Practice; Chapter 7: How to Assess Mixed Methods Research? Considering Mixed Methods Research Quality; The Role of Quality in the Field of Mixed Methods Research; Major Perspectives About Quality for Mixed Methods Research; Examples of Quality for Mixed Methods Research; Issues and Debates About Quality in Mixed Methods Research; Applying Quality in Mixed Methods Research Practice; Part III: Contexts That Shape Mixed Methods Research Practice; Chapter 8: How Do Personal Contexts Shape Mixed Methods? Considering Philosophical, Theoretical, and Experiential Foundations for Mixed Methods Research; The Role of Personal Contexts in the Field of Mixed Methods Research; Major Perspectives About Personal Contexts for Mixed Methods Research; Stances About Personal Contexts for Mixed Methods Research; Issues and Debates About Personal Contexts and Mixed Methods Research; Applying Personal Contexts in Mixed Methods Research Practice; Chapter 9: How Do Interpersonal Contexts Shape Mixed Methods? Considering Interactions With Research Participants, Teams, and Reviewers in Mixed Methods Research; The Role of Interpersonal Contexts in the Field of Mixed Methods Research; Major Perspectives About Interpersonal Contexts for Mixed Methods Research; Examples of Addressing Interpersonal Contexts in Mixed Methods Research Practice; Issues and Debates About Interpersonal Contexts and Mixed Methods Research; Applying Interpersonal Contexts in Mixed Methods Research Practice; Chapter 10: How Do Social Contexts Shape Mixed Methods? Considering Institutional, Disciplinary, and Societal Influences on Mixed Methods Research; The Role of Social Contexts in the Field of Mixed Methods Research; Major Perspectives About Social Contexts for Mixed Methods Research; Considering the Status of Mixed Methods Research Within Social Contexts; Issues and Debates About Social Contexts and Mixed Methods Research; Applying Social Contexts in Mixed Methods Research Practice; Part IV: Concluding Thoughts; Chapter 11: Where Is Mixed Methods Research Headed? Applying the Field in Your Mixed Methods Research Practice; Utility of Our Socio-Ecological Framework to Guide Your Mixed Methods Research Practice; Applying the Framework: Understanding the Messiness of Mixed Methods Research; Applying the Framework: Implementing Your Mixed Methods Research Studies; Applying the Framework: Developing Your Expertise in Mixed Methods Research; Applying the Framework: Future Developments in Mixed Methods Research;
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (368 pages)
• Subjects: 001.4/2; Social sciences -- Research -- Methodology; Research -- Methodology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781483347127; 1483347125
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