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Mixed methods exemplified in classic and recent studies |
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What is mixed methods research? |
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Mixed methods research as a third methodological movement |
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Mixed methods in business and management research |
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Uses and benefits of mixed methods |
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8 | (8) |
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Taking stock: What have we learned so far? |
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Going further: philosophical foundations and debates |
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17 | (5) |
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Ontological and epistemological perspectives |
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17 | (2) |
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Paradigms, methodology, and methods |
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19 | (3) |
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22 | (1) |
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Questions for review and discussion |
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Writing about foundations |
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23 | (1) |
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2 Developing a mixed methods study |
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24 | (19) |
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Trip hazards in designing research |
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24 | (1) |
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Maxwell's interactive design framework |
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25 | (4) |
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Integration in mixed methods research |
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27 | (2) |
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Research purposes: deciding on a focus and reason for research |
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29 | (2) |
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Developing a conceptual framework |
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31 | (3) |
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Developing and operationalising research questions |
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34 | (4) |
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Operationalising concepts to clarify what information is needed |
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36 | (1) |
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Do the questions invite the use of mixed methods? |
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37 | (1) |
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Other matters to consider in planning a study |
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38 | (3) |
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Ethical concerns in business and management research |
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38 | (2) |
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40 | (1) |
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41 | (1) |
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Questions for review and discussion |
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41 | (1) |
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Writing about the background to, and questions for, a mixed methods study |
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42 | (1) |
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3 Designing and conducting a mixed methods study |
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43 | (28) |
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Trip hazards in designing and conducting research |
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44 | (1) |
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45 | (1) |
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Data types and sources for a mixed methods project |
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45 | (9) |
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Data options -- which will answer your questions? |
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48 | (6) |
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54 | (3) |
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Sample designs for mixed methods studies |
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55 | (2) |
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Putting the pieces together into a coherent design framework |
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57 | (8) |
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Dimensions in the design of mixed methods studies |
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58 | (1) |
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59 | (3) |
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62 | (3) |
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65 | (2) |
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Gathering mixed methods data |
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67 | (2) |
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Sensitivity to discrepancies in data |
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67 | (1) |
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Applying ethical considerations in recruitment |
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68 | (1) |
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68 | (1) |
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69 | (1) |
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Questions for review and discussion |
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69 | (1) |
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Writing about design and methods (methodology) |
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70 | (1) |
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4 Analysing mixed methods data |
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Integrative analysis strategies |
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72 | (11) |
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Use a notebook or word processor to aid complementary analysis |
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73 | (2) |
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Juxtapose Information in a joint display to compare and contrast |
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75 | (2) |
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Extend the value of a spreadsheet for comparative analysis |
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77 | (2) |
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Transforming qualitative coding into counts or variables |
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79 | (1) |
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Integrating sequentially gathered and/or hybrid data sources |
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80 | (2) |
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When integration doesn't work - what to do when there's conflict |
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82 | (1) |
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Going deeper, with analysis software |
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83 | (4) |
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Is using software worth the investment? |
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86 | (1) |
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Going further: developing theory |
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87 | (3) |
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90 | (1) |
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Questions for review and discussion |
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91 | (1) |
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91 | (1) |
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5 Bringing it all together |
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92 | (13) |
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Trip hazards in writing research |
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92 | (1) |
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93 | (2) |
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Reporting the results of a mixed methods study |
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95 | (1) |
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What makes for quality in a mixed methods study? |
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96 | (3) |
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97 | (1) |
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Quality of implementation |
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97 | (1) |
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98 | (1) |
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98 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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Generalisation/transferability of conclusions |
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100 | (1) |
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Strengths and limitations of mixed methods research |
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101 | (1) |
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How `exemplary' researchers worked |
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102 | (1) |
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A final note: Support for students (and others) doing mixed methods research |
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103 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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Questions for review and discussion |
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104 | (1) |
Glossary |
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105 | (6) |
References |
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Index |
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