Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches 5th Edition

Oh, if only I had known this book existed a couple of years ago! Creswell and Creswell cover the practical nuances of thesis writing in such a clean, simple, and thorough way that I actually couldn't put the book down and read it cover to cover in a day (okay, I may have been procrastinating too). I have a number of chunky, up-to-date research textbooks but this is definitely the best one I've encountered yet. It focuses on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method approaches and caters with clear examples of each throughout the research process. I think though that it is the coherence and inclusion of nuanced areas of research writing that elevates this title above so many others. I usually end up searching (unsatisfied) for specific term clarifications in textbooks, but this title just makes everything so clear that my confusion around commonly synonymously-used terminology (yet not synonymous actually) has evaporated. I often feel that headings and sections are ridiculously repetitive but this book actually helps by explaining the purpose and structure of each section. So ... my supervisor is going to get bored reading my '(Cresswell and Creswell, 2018)' references, but I'm super chuffed with them. The fact that they also include explanations for (basic) statistical analysis is a big bonus. The only area I would have liked a little more inclusion of is critical realism, as it seems to have been missed under philosophical positions, but I would definitely recommend this title to anyone engaged in research.

Quality book.

This is the second time for me to take research methods (2nd degree) and this is the book we are using in the current class. I think it was an excellent choice and is the methods book I have seen cited most in the recent research studies I have been reading, if that says anything.

The academic field of research methods describes how different approaches to research can yield insight and results. Historically, quantitative (i.e., numerical) approaches have dominated. Recently, qualitative (i.e., descriptive in words) approaches have increased. Also recently, mixed methods approaches have combined the two to tell interesting stories more expeditiously. In this work, Creswell and Creswell delineate all three methods and help the reader make the most of their research efforts.The fact that this book is in a fifth edition speaks to its strength and staying power. Copious references to the literature adorn its text. In addition, concepts – like putting interventions into action through, say, social-justice or feminist perspectives – are covered concisely yet in detail. Newer, activist approaches provide ways for research to reach outside of the so-called “ivory tower.”Examples of the concepts in action are provided through boxes that illustrate the concepts. The text gets to the point and does not ramble. As such, the reader can transit efficiently from ignorance to knowledge to action. From the examples, one can easily transform this information into a robust product of writing. Useful strategies like concept-mapping and coding are also exposited and help the reader grasp how to gain further insight into their field.Obviously, those engaged in research efforts are targeted by this work. It is appropriate for graduate students, teachers, and researchers of many stripes – especially in medicine, education, psychology, and the social sciences. It provides a helpful way to structure their work. It is accessible and readable enough that anyone engaged in critical inquiry can gain from this work. One does not need to be a Harvard professor to appreciate the Creswells’ contribution… though Harvard professors, too, might appreciate their clarity and erudition!

An excellent resource on the research process, stepping through the entire sequence step by step, including selection an approach, literature review, application of theory, strategies for writing, and ethical considerations. The entire research process is covered, with numbers examples and tables to provide guidelines and insights. Under the actual chapters on research design, the authors cover the specific contents of the research report - introduction, purpose statement, research questions and hypotheses, as well as specific guidance on the design of all three approaches - qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method approaches.An exceptional resource in the design and implementation of a research project.

This book gives an excellent overview of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. It includes examples and portions of readings for each topic covered.This was assigned for the mixed methods course I took, and I had previously taken courses on quantitative and qualitative methods. It does not go into the level of detail for quant/qual as my textbooks for those courses, but rather provides an overview that refreshed my memory on those methods.

Research Methodology: It is very important to define the use of Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods to help the researcher design his or her scholarly research paper. The Research Design book helps the reader decide which method to employ while writing a scholarly research paper.

I acquired this book for the EME6062 class. I think that the author targeted this book to Masters or Doctoral students, as the amount of information covered and verbiage used seems to be overcomplicated. For example, I found the book "Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research" from the same author (ISBN# 978-0-13-136739-5). Although the book is older (4th Ed. from 2012), this book covers the same information using an easier language, using lots of examples to explain the same concepts. I used the older book to clarify the ideas I was reading in the newer version.