UNDERSTANDING MIXED METHODS RESEARCH

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01-Creswell (Designing) 5/16/2006 8:31 PM Page 1. CHAPTER 1. UNDERSTANDING MIXED . METHODS RESEARCH . W ork on this book began almost a decade ago when we started writing about MIXED METHODS RESEARCH at the time that quali- tative RESEARCH had achieved legitimacy and writers were advo- cating for its use in the social and human sciences. Since then, we have published more than a dozen articles and book chapters on MIXED METHODS RESEARCH . However, our own articles, as well as articles written by others, are difficult to find because they are scattered in many journals and books.

• an introduction to mixed methods research • the process involved in designing and conducting this form of inquiry, and • within this process, a focus on four types of mixed methods designs Two key elements form the central features of this book: the phases in the process of mixed methods research and four specific mixed methods designs.

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