Sage Publications Inc - Advances In Mixed Methods Research Theories And Applications - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Advances in Mixed Methods Research provides an essential introduction to the fast - growing field of mixed methods research. Bergman's book examines the current state of mixed - methods research exploring exciting new ways of conceptualizing and conducting empirical research in the social and health sciences. Contributions from the world's leading experts in qualitative quantitative and mixed methods approaches are brought together clearing the way for a more constructive approach to social research. These contributions cover the main practical and methodological issues and include a number of different visions of what mixed methods research is. The discussion also covers the use of mixed methods in a diverse range of fields including sociology education politics psychology computational science and methodology. This book represents an important contribution to the ongoing debate surrounding the use of mixed methods in the social sciences and health research and presents a convincing argument that the conventional paradigmatic view of qualitative and quantitative research is outdated and in need of replacement. It will be essential reading for anyone actively engaged in qualitative quantitative and mixed methods research and for students of social research methods. Manfred Max Bergman is Chair of Methodology and Political Sociology at the University of Basel.
Title: Advances In Mixed Methods Research Theories And Applications
Brand: Sage Publications Inc
Barcode: 9781412948098
Pages: 200 Pages
Publication Date: 5/18/2008
Category: Research Methods: General