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 methods and mixed model studies.
Looking for a practical guide to using mixed methodologies? This book explores the most effective way to combine qualitative and quantitative techn...
Using a new model for the classification of types of readings, this book shows how to read, analyze and interpret life story materials. The authors introduce four models: holistic-content reading; holistic-form reading; categorical-content reading; and categorical-form reading.
Using a new model for the classification of types of readings, this book shows how to read, analyze and interpret life story materials. The authors in...
What research designs and methodological features qualify a study for meta-analysis and which disqualify it? What types of research reports are appropriate for the meta-analysis? What is the cultural and linguistic range of the studies to be included? By integrating and translating the current methodological and statistical work into a practical guide, the authors address these questions to provide readers with a state-of-the-art introduction to the various approaches to doing meta-analysis.
What research designs and methodological features qualify a study for meta-analysis and which disqualify it? What types of research reports are approp...
While providing an introduction to basic principles and strategies, this volume also explores the philosophy and methodology underlying the actual practice of participant observation. Taking a thoroughly practical approach to the methods of participant observation, Jorgensen illustrates these methods with both classic and current research studies. By using the materials in this book, the reader can begin conducting participant observation research on his or her own.
While providing an introduction to basic principles and strategies, this volume also explores the philosophy and methodology underlying the actual pra...
Practical Sampling provides guidance for researchers dealing with the everyday problems of sampling. Using the practical design approach Henry integrates sampling into the overall research design and explains the interrelationships between research and sampling choices. The style is concise and narrative; mathematical presentations are limited to necessary formulas; and calculations are kept to the absolute minimum, making it very approachable for any researcher.
Practical Sampling provides guidance for researchers dealing with the everyday problems of sampling. Using the practical design approach Henry inte...
A practical guide to producing standardized, and reliable, interviews, this volume represents a blending of social science theories of interviewing dynamics, the authors' own extensive research on interview-related error and research evidence from other prominent methodologists.
A practical guide to producing standardized, and reliable, interviews, this volume represents a blending of social science theories of interviewing dy...
Introduces the theory and practice of internal evaluation - the process by which staff members evaluate programmes or problems of direct relevance to an organization's management. Attempts to define the roles and skills of internal evaluators and bridge the gap between evaluators and managers.
Introduces the theory and practice of internal evaluation - the process by which staff members evaluate programmes or problems of direct relevance to ...
When studying families, how do researchers decide which family members should be included in their study? What if the family consists of nonmarried parents, or homosexual partners? Or what if a couple does not have any children? Are they considered a family? This book examines the inherent problems researchers face when studying this social group.
When studying families, how do researchers decide which family members should be included in their study? What if the family consists of nonmarried pa...
A systematic introduction to models, methods and applications of event history analysis. The text emphasizes hands on information including the use and misuse of samples, models and covariates in applications and the structural arrangement of input data.
A systematic introduction to models, methods and applications of event history analysis. The text emphasizes hands on information including the use an...
