Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method approaches / John W. Creswell.
Material type: TextPublication details: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, 2003.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xxvi, 246 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:- 0761924418 (c)
- 0761924426 (pbk.)
- 300/.7/2 21
- H62 .C74 2003
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 228-236) and indexes.
Part I. Preliminary considerations : 1. A framework for design : Three elements of inquiry ; Three approaches to research ; Criteria for selecting an approach
2. Review of the literature : Identifying a topic ; A researchable topic ; Purpose of the literature review ; Literature reviews in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method research ; Design techniques ; Style manuals ; A model for writing the literature review
3. Writing strategies and ethical considerations : Writing the proposal ; Central arguments to make ; Writing tips ; Ethical issues to anticipate
Part II. Designing research : 4. The introduction : The importance of introductions ; Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods introductions ; A model for an introduction
5. The purpose statement : Significance and meaning of a purpose statement ; A qualitative purpose statement ; A quantitative purpose statement ; A mixed methods purpose statement
6. Research questions and hypotheses : Qualitative research questions ; Quantitative research questions and hypotheses ; Mixed method research questions and hypotheses
7. The use of theory : Quantitative theory-use ; Qualitative theory-use ; Mixed methods theory-use
8. Definitions, limitations, and significance : The definition of terms ; Delimitations and limitations ; Significance of the proposed study
9. Quantitative methods : Defining surveys and experiments ; Components of a survey method plan ; Components of an experimental method plan ; Threats to validity
10. Qualitative procedures : The characteristics of qualitative research ; Strategies of inquiry ; The researcher's role ; Data collection procedures ; Data recording procedures ; Data analysis and interpretation ; Validating the accuracy of findings ; The qualitative narrative
11. Mixed methods procedures : Components of mixed methods procedures ; The nature of mixed methods research ; Types of mixed methods strategies ; Alternative strategies and visual models ; Data collection procedures ; Data analysis and validation procedures ; Report presentation structure
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