Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches 5th Edition by John W. Creswell, J. David Creswell Paperback

by David Creswell

Research Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches 5th Edition by John W. Creswell, J. David Creswell Paperback

This bestselling text pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods 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.

New to this Edition

Updated discussion on designing a proposal for a research project and on the steps in designing a research study. Additional content on epistemological and ontological positioning in relation to the research question and chosen methodology and method. Additional updates on the transformative worldview. Expanded coverage on specific approaches such as case studies, participatory action research, and visual methods. Additional information about social media, online qualitative methods, and mentoring and reflexivity in qualitative methods. Incorporation of action research and program evaluation in mixed methods and coverage of the latest advances in the mixed methods field Additional coverage on qualitative and quantitative data analysis software in the respective methods chapters. Additional information about causality and its relationship to statistics in quantitative methods. Incorporation of writing discussion sections into each of the three methodologies. Current references and additional readings are included in this new edition.

Genres: Nonfiction, Grad School

323 pages, Paperback

Published June 26, 2022

Reviews

[Bree]

because books I have to read for doctoral courses should count

[Tab · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of three required texts for a doctoral research design course, this was my go-to resource. The authors include general information on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. There are several example templates that help frame purpose statements and research questions according to the method or design. Although the text doesn’t go in-depth on the types of designs, they provide an informative overview. Philosophical worldviews and qualitative coding techniques are also briefly covered. The authors used a direct, easy-to-follow style and I found the book helpful for beginner researchers.

[Cecilia · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was painful to read, and was not all that useful. It is intended to be an introduction to research, but instead it takes one of the most exciting things (learning through inquiry, collecting and analyzing data to better understand the world) and turns it into a chore. It is written in a dry and abstract way with very few examples. It describes a lot of research terms, but if you actually want to learn the process of research, this isn’t it. If you are a professor considering this for your course, I am sure there are better options!

[Naomi te Wildt · Rating 4 out of 5]

6th edition has 260 pages of content (and a glossary and index) and is decidedly a textbook. I’d recommend this as required reading for undergraduates applying to graduate school, or a reference book for 1st year graduate students. I want to push back against the idea that this book works well for UX Research industry professionals - this felt much more applicable for academics who either want to learn about a method they have never used, or have not used for a while.

[Emma McCarthy · Rating 3 out of 5]

i have a feeling this will be a go-to resource during my msn and mthan programs — generally a good resource for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research designs with plentiful examples

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read the 6th edition. Succinctly does what it should. Very useful.