Advances in Mixed Methods Research

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and presents a convincing argument that the conventional, paradigmatic view of qualitative and quantitative research is outdated and in need of replacement.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.

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.

PART ONE: THE THEORY OF MIXED METHODS DESIGN
The Straw Men of the Qualitative-Quantitative Divide and their Influence on Mixed Methods Research - Manfred Max Bergman
Troubles with Triangulation - Martyn Hammersley
Analytic Density, Postmodernism and Applied Multiple Method Research - Nigel Fielding
The Practice of a Mixed Methods Research Strategy - Julia Brannen
Personal, Professional and Project Considerations
Methodological Issues in Conducting Mixed Methods Research Designs - John W. Creswell et al
PART TWO: APPLICATIONS IN MIXED METHODS DESIGN
Why Do Researchers Integrate/Combine/Mesh/Blend/Mix/Merge/Fuse Quantitative and Qualitative Research? - Alan Bryman
Quality of Inferences in Mixed Methods Research - Abbas Tashakkori and Charles Teddlie
Calling for an Integrative Framework
Method Mix, Technical Hex, Theory Fix - Ray Pawson
Mixing Data Collection Methods - Edith de Leeuw and Joop Hox
Lessons from Social Survey Research
Analysis with APES, the Actor Process Event Scheme - Thomas Widmer et al
Multi-perspective Exploration as a Tool for Mixed Methods Research - Katrin Niglas et al