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This book is dedicated to Isabel Bickett Marshall (1914–2014), who raised me as a child, and who provided love, support, and a heightened sense of organization to my life and for my professional work. —JWC Copyright © 2015 by SAGE Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Printed in the United States of America Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Creswell, John W., author. A concise introduction to mixed methods research / John W. Creswell, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. pages cm Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 978-1-4833-5904-5 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Mixed methods research. 2. Social sciences—Research— Methodology. 3. Research—Methodology. I. Title. H62.C69618 2015 001.4′2—dc23 2014007517 This book is printed on acid-free paper. 14 15 16 17 18 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 FOR INFORMATION: SAGE Publications, Inc. 2455 Teller Road Thousand Oaks, California 91320 E-mail: [email protected] SAGE Publications Ltd. 1 Oliver’s Yard 55 City Road London EC1Y 1SP United Kingdom SAGE Publications India Pvt. Ltd. B 1/I 1 Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area Mathura Road, New Delhi 110 044 India SAGE Publications Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. 3 Church Street #10-04 Samsung Hub Singapore 049483 Acquisitions Editor: Vicki Knight Assistant Editor: Katie Guarino Editorial Assistant: Jessica Miller Production Editor: Olivia Weber-Stenis Copy Editor: Rachel Keith Typesetter: C&M Digitals (P) Ltd. Proofreader: Jennifer Grubba Indexer: Michael Ferreira Cover Designer: Candice Harman Marketing Manager: Nicole Elliott CONTENTS Preface Purpose of the Book Audience Features of a Concise Book Chapters in the Book Acknowledgments About the Author Chapter 1. Basic Features of Mixed Methods Research Topics in the Chapter Understanding Mixed Methods Research What Mixed Methods Is What Mixed Methods Is Not Core Characteristics of Mixed Methods Collecting Quantitative and Qualitative Data Using Rigorous Methods Integrating Data Using a Framework Recommendations From This Chapter Additional Readings Chapter 2. Steps in Designing a Mixed Methods Study Topics in the Chapter The Need for Planning a Study Steps in the Process The Working Title The Problem Underlying the Need for the Study The Intent or Question to Be Answered The Types of Data Collection and Data Analysis to Be Used Reasons for Using Mixed Methods Specifying a Worldview or Theory Defining Mixed Methods Diagrams, Procedures, and Choice of Design Potential Methodological Challenges and Threats to Validity A Mixed Methods Study Aim or Purpose Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Questions Reorganizing the Steps Recommendations From This Chapter Additional Readings Chapter 3. Skills Needed to Conduct Mixed Methods Research Topics in the Chapter Requirements for Conducting Mixed Methods Mixed Methods Teams Individual Skills in Research Skills in Quantitative Research Skills in Qualitative Research Recommendations From This Chapter Additional Readings Chapter 4. Basic and Advanced Mixed Methods Designs Topics in the Chapter Preliminary Considerations Basic Designs The Convergent Design The Explanatory Sequential Design The Exploratory Sequential Design Advanced Designs The Intervention Design The Social Justice Design The Multistage Evaluation Design How to Choose a Design Recommendations From This Chapter Additional Readings Chapter 5. How to Draw a Diagram of Procedures Topics in the Chapter Definition of a Diagram The Use of Diagrams Tools for Drawing Diagrams Notations for Diagrams Essential Elements in a Diagram Title Vertical or Horizontal Orientation Simplicity Single Page Timeline Basic Steps in Drawing a Diagram Visual Models of Diagrams by Design Adding Procedures and Products in Diagrams Drawing Advanced Designs Diagrams Recommendations From This Chapter Additional Readings Chapter 6. Introducing a Mixed Methods Study Topics in the Chapter The Importance of a Good Introduction A Script for Writing a Mixed Methods Introduction The Topic The Problem The Existing Literature Mixed Methods Deficiencies in the Literature The Audience Writing a Mixed Methods Purpose Statement “Best Practices” Study Aims A Sample Script Writing Mixed Methods Research Questions Quantitative Hypotheses or Questions Qualitative Research Questions Mixed Methods Questions Recommendations From This Chapter Additional Readings Chapter 7. Sampling and Integration Issues Topics in the Chapter The Issues of Sampling and Integration Sampling Quantitative Sampling Qualitative Sampling Mixed Methods Sampling Integration Types of Integration How Integration Is Represented in a Mixed Methods Study Recommendations From This Chapter Additional Readings Chapter 8. Writing a Mixed Methods Study for Publication Topics in the Chapter Locating a Suitable Journal Criteria Used to Evaluate JMMR Articles Two Types of Mixed Methods Articles Methodological Articles Empirical Articles Structuring the Empirical Article to Reflect the Design Convergent Design Structure Explanatory Sequential Design Structure Exploratory Sequential Design Structure