In the Fourth Edition of this bestselling book, John W Creswell and new co-author Cheryl N Poth explore the philosophical underpinnings, history and key elements of each of five qualitative inquiry traditions: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography and case study - putting them side by side, so that we can see the differences. The authors relate research designs to each of the traditions of enquiry. They compare theoretical frameworks and ways to employ standards of quality, as well as strategies for writing introductions to studies, collecting...
In the Fourth Edition of this bestselling book, John W Creswell and new co-author Cheryl N Poth explore the philosophical underpin...
Explaining both why and how to use mixed methods for discovering solutions to complex research problems, this guide gives readers the tools to adapt approaches to suit their own research conditions. Written in a warm, encouraging tone and packed with helpful diagrams and visual organizers, it provides an easy-to-follow map to the mixed methods process, covering everything from `what is mixed methods research?' to framing, integrating, and describing a complexity-sensitive mixed methods approach. Features include: Key questions to navigate the important concepts of each chapter ...
Explaining both why and how to use mixed methods for discovering solutions to complex research problems, this guide gives readers the tools to adapt a...
The ideal introduction to qualitative research's theories, strategies, and practices, Creswell and Poth's Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design explores five qualitative research approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Packed with updated content and examples, this Fifth Edition guides readers to select the best qualitative approach for their studies.
The ideal introduction to qualitative research's theories, strategies, and practices, Creswell and Poth's Qualitative Inquiry and Rese...
