Research Design
Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
- John W. Creswell - Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan
- J. David Creswell - Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods | Mixed Methods Research | Qualitative Research in Business & Management | Qualitative Research in Education | Quantitative/Statistical Research in Business & Management | Research Design | Research Design | Research Methods in Communication | Research Methods in Education | Research Methods in Social Work | Research Methods in Sociology | Thesis & Dissertation Guides |
This best-selling text pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design. For all three approaches, John W. Creswell and new co-author J. David Creswell include a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, key elements of the research process, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research applications, and reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry.
The Fifth Edition includes more coverage of: epistemological and ontological positioning in relation to the research question and chosen methodology; case study, PAR, visual and online methods in qualitative research; qualitative and quantitative data analysis software; and in quantitative methods more on power analysis to determine sample size, and more coverage of experimental and survey designs; and updated with the latest thinking and research in mixed methods.
SHARE this Comparison of Research Approaches poster with your students to help them navigate the distinction between the three approaches to research.
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I adopted and used last year. Considering adding or changing to another textbook.
Excellent resource for foundations course.
I feel the book does justice to reserach design and methods. Very informative and thoroughly written
Availability of the Instructor's Resources.
Great resource and handbook for introduction to research design.
An invaluable reference for Master's and Doctoral students at the beginning of their educational research journey
Content, excellent instructor resources
It covers everything our Sport Mgmt masters students need to know regarding research.
Recent version available with both qualitative and quantitative options in the same text. Great examples available in text with online options for students.
One of the best books on research that uses templates and uncomplicated terminology that resonates with students.
Thank you
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1: The Selection of a Research Approach
Chapter 2: Review of the Literature