Mixed Methodology: Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

by Abbas Tashakkori and Charles Teddlie

Book Overview

Looking for a practical guide to using mixed methodologies? This book explores the most effective way to combine qualitative and quantitative techniques. It begins with a discussion of the paradigm wars between positivism and constructivism, explains the difference between using mixed methods in just the research methodology portion of a study versus using mixed model studies across all phases of the process, and then presents a typology of mixed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761900713
• ISBN13: 9780761900719
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

absolutely essential

This book, along with John Creswell's "Research Design," cover everything you need to know about research design -- and at a brief 200 pages each. If you are in graduate school, I guarantee you will get so much out of these books. Even if bought brand new, the combined $70 for both are more than worth the investment. Brief, relevant, practical, to the point....perfect!

an innovation in educational research method

An innovative, eclectic approach in educational research is reflected in this excellent book.