Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 3rd Ed

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Product description: The Third Edition of John W Creswell?s best-selling Research Design enables readers to compare three approaches to research?qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods?in a single research methods text. The book examines these methodologies side by side within the process of research, from the beginning steps of philosophical assumptions to the writing and presenting of research. Written in a user-friendly manner, this text showcases ideas in a system of scaffolds so that the reader understands concepts from the simple to the complex. Key Features to the Third Edition - Presents the preliminary steps of using philosophical assumptions in the beginning of the book - Provides an expanded discussion on ethical issues - Emphasizes new Web-based technologies for literature searches - Offers updated information about mixed methods research procedures - Contains a glossary of terms - Highlights ?research tips? throughout the chapters that incorporating the author?s experiences over the last 35 years Intended Audience This text is appropriate for students taking research design and research methods classes throughout the social and behavioural sciences?from undergraduates to students in the most advanced doctoral programs. Table of Contents Analytic Contents of Research Techniques Preface I: PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS The Selection of a Research Design Review of the Literature The Use of Theory Writing Strategies and Ethical Considerations II: DESIGNING RESEARCH The Introduction The Purpose Statement Research Questions and Hypotheses Quantitative Methods Qualitative Procedures Mixed Methods Procedures Glossary References Author Index Su Format:Paperback Author:John W. Creswell Edition:3 ISBN-10:8132107489 Condition:Used; Good