Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

"Key strengths are clarity of presentation, functional focus, limited technical treatment, practical examples, compact length, emphasis on research design, and the chapter on Pragmatism, which is [a] great way around the paradigm debates that often color the use [of] mixed methods." -- D. Patrick Lenihan
"The research examples are very clear and will help students scope and develop their dissertation designs. . . . A second major strength is the emphasis on examples from program interventions and policy evaluation. This alone makes this text a good alternative textbook in program evaluation." -- A. Victor Ferreros
"Figures are very clear, discussion of pragmatism is thorough, and the writing style is clear and accessible." -- Laura Meyer
Although I found some interesting ideas within this book I thought it would not engaging enough for students and that some of the terminology was unfortunately not accessible enough for the level of learning. -- Dr Anthony Hickey * drupal *
Committee decision -- Dr Bal Barot * drupal *
An interesting and welcome outline of practical approaches to making use of both quantitative and qualitative methods. It is nice to see an integrative approach. This would be well suited to masters level study of methods. -- Dr Ben Short * drupal *
Again, I have not had the time to digest this, but superficially it looks good. -- Dr Christine Eastman * drupal *
This is an excellent book that gives a very clear discussion on what mixed-method research is, drawing upon leading authors works on this subject. -- Dr Denis Feather * drupal *
I found this book a little complex for undergraduate students but it is a sound supplementary resource for students studying mixed methods research at Masters level. -- Dr Gabrielle Thorpe * drupal *
The text is clearly laid out with good use of diagrams and examples. However, more emphasis could be made early on, of the importance of the research question/aim in the research design and justification. Although in the conclusions of chapters 1 & 2, the requirment of a meaningful question is mentioned, it was not dealt with in sufficient depth. The risk is that students will continue to select a method before developing a clear question/aim. Nevertheless providing this is addressed elsewhere, it is a useful ′how to′ text. -- Dr Jillian Pooler * drupal *
a must book for postgraduate taught and research students -- Dr Krishna Regmi * drupal *
Not written at the appropriate level. -- Dr Linda Cook * drupal *
The book discusses different aspects of using quantitative and qualitative methods in researches. I would recommend it for those who want to use mixed methods in their researches, especially PHD students and researchers -- Dr Maryam Ba-Break * drupal *
An absolutely timely text in the growing field of practice based research which is invaluable for mature professionals as well as more standard postgraduate students. -- Dr Mehmet Ali Dikerdem * drupal *
A good, clear book that for those students who are considering mixed research methods we recommend as reading. -- Miss Isabelle King * drupal *
This is a very helpful text indeed but it′s vital but narrower focus make it a very useful supplemental or reference text but not an essential core text for those in this stream of study. For some it will be well worth the purchase investment though. Particularly those needing extra insight and assistance with shaping investigative data gathering for their dissertation and the underlying research required for applied theology at master′s level. -- Mr Clive Burnard * drupal *
This is a very interesting book, which will be useful reading for the small amount of MSc dissertation students who engage in mixed methods research, such as a mixed methods case study strategy. -- Mr JULIAN BARRATT * drupal *
Good book, however might be to advanced for basic course level at Swedish university. However, potential for other courses (advanced level) -- Mr Oscar Rantatalo * drupal *
Very good read, with lots of key elements we are looking to involve within the course -- Mr Stuart Priestley * drupal *
Very informative and easy to read coverage of pragmatice approach to research. Both BSc & MSc students as well as current researchers will find this a valuable addition to their resources for understanding research methods. -- Mr Trevor Wynter * drupal *
Well written and easy for students to understand -- Mrs Isabella Quinn * drupal *
An very informative text. Will be of great use to undergrad research projects as a supplement to the given reading list. Allows the student to explore methods in more depth if required -- Mrs Jane Wood * drupal *
This is a very good resource -- Mrs Josephine D Morris * drupal *
I have sent my feedback some time ago -- Ms Anne-Marie Hassenkamp * drupal *
Whereas many books focus solely on qualitative or quantitative research, this book is very useful for those who want to combine both types of research. It not only clearly discusses the strengths of combining specific methods, but pays also attention to the steps to be taken in the research process. -- Ms Yvon Van den Boer * drupal *
This is a text that will offer a great alternative to students studying at doctoral level. The practical examples offered add to the clarity of this book which deals cmprehensively with issues of mixed methods research. -- Professor Alison Kington * drupal *
This is a text that will offer a great alternative to students studying at doctoral level. The practical examples offered add to the clarity of this book which deals comprehensively with issues of mixed methods research. -- Professor Alison Kington * drupal *
This is a book I have been waiting for! Most literature covers either qualitative OR quantitative research, even though in reality they go hand in hand. I particularly like the section on the 4 options how the two approaches can be linked. I will use it in guiding my master students and have recommended the book to the library, Ph.D. students at my institute as well as colleagues. -- Professor Barbara Stoettinger * drupal *
Mixed methods research is increasingly important in health and social care research and this book is a useful overview of the synthesis of quantitative and qualitative elements, both for research design and in arriving at conclusions from the data. -- Professor Jackie Campbell * drupal *
Waiting to long for the book because course is closed. -- Professor Micheal Van Wyk * drupal *