Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research

by John W. Creswell

Authors John W. Creswell and Vicki L. Plano Clark walk readers through the entire research process, from formulating questions to designing, collecting data, and interpreting results and include updated examples from published mixed methods studies drawn from the social, behavioural, health, and education disciplines.New to the Third Edition is a focus now on three core mixed methods designs, plus their application (in a new Chapter 4) to four additional methodological intervention trials; case studies; participatory-social justice designs; and program evaluations. Also included is expanded discussion throughout on integration of quantitative and qualitative data and results; more attention to the use of theory in mixed methods research; discussion of current advances with mixed methods research and suggested techniques and strategies that might make a mixed methods study more sophisticated and state-of-the-art; and a new conclusion that pulls together the key elements of the core designs from the standpoint of incorporating all of the steps in the process of the final chapter now summarizes the entire process in one table.

Genres: Research, Research Methods, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Academic, Reference, School

544 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2006

Reviews

[Eleanor Carson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this book as the backbone to explain the theoretical framework of my doctoral research experimental design. It is comprehensive, well-written, and, as of the end of 2017, up-to-date. Although I used many sources (book and journal articles), this book was the most important to explain why I did what I did and why. This book could be used to teach a course on mixed-methods design or as a reference book, as I used it, to explore options before choosing the most appropriate method for your research questions, context, and resources.

[Neveen · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite Mix Methods manual after the John W. Creswell's "Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches".

I highly recommend it for researchers in the humanitarians field.

[Rachel Renbarger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the updated version with Plano-Clark and really appreciated it. It has so many diagrams, tables, and examples for students to easily translate to their own work. It wasn't full of jargon, it wasn't repetitive, and it wasn't elitist. Realizing that's so rare as I type this...

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some nice light reading. ;) Almost forgot to log this as I read it during work hours. But realistically, it IS quite readable for a text.

Creswell and Plano Clark are some of the key scholars in mixed methods research, and this was a very useful book for mixed methods research. It breaks down the key types of mixed methods studies as we understand them now (convergent, explanatory sequential, exploratory sequential; with their sub-types), complex mixed methods types, the background of the field, and how to run mixed methods studies from writing a research question to evaluating mixed methods studies.

Recommended to anyone who does mixed methods research. My context: I'm a research coordinator in academic health research who writes a lot of papers.

[Apostolos · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good primer on mixed methods research

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really just skimmed this, but I took detailed notes on all the important parts and read the summaries for all the chapters so I'm counting it, dammit.

[Jimmy Chavedo · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit repetitive at times, but the diagrams, charts and lists are invaluable.

[Danica]

Textbook

[Jing · Rating 3 out of 5]

Methodology

[Mohammad Aboomar · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid textbook in terms of providing a language for mixed methods and reinforcing the foundations of mixed methods research design.

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was actually a pretty well written text--repetitive enough for the 'tough stuff' to sink in but not so much that you wanted to scream. It also had an index, glossary, appendices and all the other good book parts that too many books are lacking these days. I may actually have to spring for a copy of my own instead of using a library copy.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although a good chunk of the discussion is irrelevant for non-university research, I still find this book to be immensely helpful in thinking through research design, particularly at the proposal stage.

[J-Lynn Van Pelt · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good beginning look at mixed methods research. The writing style is relaxed and descriptive, and the information was valuable. It goes step by step through various approaches and ways to organize mixed methods research projects.

[Joy Kaplan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for people going into research for your doctoral education! Or for anyone wanting to conduct legitimate research projects for write-ups in journals.

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview of mixed methods research. I used this book in my qualitative methods class this semester.

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Straight forward, easy to read book. Very helpful in designing mixed methods projects...practical.

[Kathleen Almeida barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really helped with my dissertation

[Kei · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read for anyone learning or interested in mixed-methods research.

[Annie Bentley Waddoups · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful, clearly written text on mixed method research design. Will consult frequently.

[Abrar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another book for John Creswell, very good book.

[J. J.]

Whew. That was a bear.

[Mills College Library]

001.42 C923 2018