Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches / John W. Creswell, Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, J. David Creswell, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University.
Publication Info.
Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, Inc., [2018]
1 copy being processed for Axe Acquisitions Order.
Edition
Fifth edition.
Description
xxv, 275 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
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Summary
"This best-selling text pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method research design. For all three approaches, John W. Creswell and new co-author J. David Creswell include a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, key elements of the research process, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research applications, and reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-261) and indexes.
Contents
Preliminary considerations. The selection of a research approach -- Review of the literature -- The use of theory -- Writing strategies and ethical considerations -- Designing research. The introduction -- The purpose statement -- Research questions and hypotheses -- Quantitative methods -- Qualitative methods -- Mixed method procedures.
