Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-209) and index.
Contents:
Mental models and mixed methods inquiry -- Adopting a mixed methods way of thinking -- The historical roots of the contemporary mixed methods conversation -- Contested spaces : paradigms and practice in mixed methods social inquiry -- Stances on mixing paradigms and mental models while mixing methods -- Mixing methods on purpose -- Designing mixed methods studies -- Mixed methods data analysis -- Judging the quality of mixed methods social inquiry -- Writing up and reporting mixed methods social inquiry -- The potential and promise of mixed methods social inquiry.
Summary:
Greene addresses the theory and practice of mixing inquiry methodologies in program evaluation and other forms of applied educational and social research. She covers roots of the contemporary interest in mixing methods, various concepts of mixed method design and analysis and challenges of mixed method practice.
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