Preface |
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xiii |
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Purpose of the book |
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xiii |
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Audience |
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xiv |
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Features of this concise book |
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xiv |
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Chapters in the book |
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xiv |
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New features in this second edition |
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xv |
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Acknowledgments |
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xvii |
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About the author |
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xix |
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Chapter 1 Basic Characteristics of Mixed Methods Research |
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Questions addressed in this chapter |
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Understanding mixed methods research |
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A definition of mixed methods research |
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What mixed methods is not |
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Essential characteristics of mixed methods research |
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Collect and Analyze Quantitative and Qualitative Data |
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Use Rigorous Quantitative and Qualitative Methods |
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Incorporate Procedures Within a Mixed Methods Design |
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Integrate Qualitative and Quantitative Data |
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Draw Metainferences From Integration |
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Include a Worldview and a Theory |
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Recommendations from this chapter |
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Chapter 2 Skills, Experiences, and Attitudes to Conduct Mixed Methods Research |
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Questions addressed in this chapter |
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Quantitative and qualitative Research skills |
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Experiences in mixed methods research |
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Attitudes toward research Methodologies |
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Recommendations from this chapter |
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Chapter 3 Steps in Planning a Mixed Methods Study |
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Questions addressed in this chapter |
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The importance of planning a study |
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Steps in the process of mixed Methods research |
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2 Write About the Research Problem and Shape It Toward Mixed Methods |
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3 State the General Question, Aim, or Objective |
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4 Consider a Worldview and a Theory |
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5 Detail the Methods Section |
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Define Mixed Methods Research |
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Identify a Rationale for Using Mixed Methods Research |
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Specify the Types of Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis |
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Choose a Mixed Methods Design and Draw a Diagram of Procedures |
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Identify the Process of Integrating the Data in the Design |
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Identify the Validity and Ethical Issues |
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6 Plan for Metainferences From the Integration |
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7 Revisit the Questions, Aims, and Objectives |
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Recommendations from this chapter |
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Chapter 4 Introducing a Mixed Methods Study |
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Questions addressed in this chapter |
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Considering the importance of a Good introduction |
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Including components of a mixed methods Introduction |
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Deficiencies in the Literature |
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Writing mixed methods study aims or a purpose statement |
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Study Aims in the Health Sciences |
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Purpose Statement in the Social Sciences |
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Writing quantitative, qualitative, and Mixed methods hypotheses and questions |
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Quantitative Hypotheses or Questions |
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Recommendations from this chapter |
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Chapter 5 Using Core Mixed Methods Designs |
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Questions addressed in this chapter |
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Evolving mixed methods designs |
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Understanding three core designs |
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The Explanatory Sequential Design |
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The Exploratory Sequential Design |
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Choosing a mixed methods core design |
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Recommendations from this chapter |
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Chapter 6 Using Complex Mixed Methods Designs |
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Questions addressed in this chapter |
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Embedding core designs into complex Frameworks or processes |
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Embedding core designs into experiments |
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Embedding core designs into participatory |
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Embedding core designs into a multiple Case study |
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Embedding core designs into an evaluation study |
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Choosing a complex design |
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Recommendations from this chapter |
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Chapter 7 Drawing Diagrams of Design |
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Questions addressed in this chapter |
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Using tools for drawing diagrams |
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Identifying essential elements to Place in diagrams |
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Vertical, Horizontal, and a Circle Form Drawing |
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Study Aims or Research Questions |
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Drawing diagrams in steps |
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Recommendations from this chapter |
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Chapter 8 Sampling, Integration, and Metainferences |
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Questions addressed in this chapter |
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Exploring sampling, integration, and Metainferences |
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Conducting sampling in mixed methods studies |
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Conducting mixed methods integration data analysis |
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The Intent and Procedures of Integration |
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Using Integration Statements |
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Using Joint Displays to Represent and Analyze Integration |
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Drawing metainferences from the integration |
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Recommendations from this chapter |
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Chapter 9 Writing a Mixed Methods Article for Publication |
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Questions addressed in this chapter |
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Adding mixed methods components to a publication |
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Structuring a mixed methods article |
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Convergent Design Structure |
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Explanatory Sequential Design Structure |
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Exploratory Sequential Design Structure |
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Mixed Methods Experimental Design Structure |
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Mixed Methods Participatory Action Research Design Structure |
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Deciding on the type of mixed methods article to write |
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Publish Different Parts of a Mixed Methods Study |
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Review the Types in a Major Mixed Methods Journal |
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Locating a suitable journal |
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Recommendations from this chapter |
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Chapter 10 Evaluating the Quality of a Mixed Methods Study |
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Questions addressed in this chapter |
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Locating standards of quality for mixed methods research |
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Determining if standards are appropriate |
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Assessing standards of quality in the literature |
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Assessing Quality Standards From the U.S. National Government |
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Assessing Quality Standards From Researchers and Journals |
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Advancing my quality standards |
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Recommendations from this chapter |
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Glossary |
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References |
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Index |
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