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The Bestselling Text is Completely Updated and Better than Ever!
Praise for the Third Edition:
“I have used the older edition with great success. The new one is even better.”
-Kathleen Duncan, University of La Verne
The Third Edition of the bestselling text Research Design by John W. Creswell enables readers to compare three approaches to research-qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods-in a single research methods text. The book presents these three approaches side by side within the context of the process of research from the beginning steps of philosophical assumptions to the writing and presenting of research. Written in a user-friendly manner, Creswell's text does not rely on technical jargon. He cuts to the core of what a reader needs to know to read and design research in part by showcasing ideas in a scaffold approach so that the reader understands ideas from the simple to the complex.
Key updates 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 incorporating the author’s experiences over the last 35 years
The Instructor’s Resource site at http://www.sagepub.com/creswell3einstr/ contains:
- Sample Syllabi
- PowerPoint Slide Sets
- Sample Student Proposals
- Suggested Studies Published in Journal Articles
- Application Activities and Tutorial
- Peer-Feedback Group Activities
- Study Design Group Activities
- End-of-Chapter Checklists
The Student Study Site at www.sagepub.com/creswellstudy offers:
- Sample Student Proposals
- Application Activities and Tutorials
- Peer-Feedback Group Activities
- Study Design Group Activities
- End-of-Chapter Checklists
Research Design, Third Edition appeals to students taking research design and research methods classes throughout the social and behavioral sciences-from undergraduates to the most advanced doctoral programs.
Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches Reviews
Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches Reviews
| 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:  Invaluable for researchers and PhD students, By This review is from: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (Paperback) I initially bought this book when I writing the proposal for my PhD about three years ago and Cresswell's little gem proved invaluable during that time. The book is very well written and unlike other books on the topic, Cresswell is not content with explaining theory and providing examples but goes further to provide excellent templates for the process, writing, structure, and format of every phase of the research process. These 'templates,' coupled with a clear writing style and an excellent, logical structure, elevate the book from 'very useful' to 'invaluable' in my opinion. For example, in chapter 4: The Introduction, he begins by explaining the purpose of the Introduction and its importance and then provides models for writing introduction in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. This format is mirrored in almost every chapter including Chapter 2: Review of the literature where he provides an excellent process for maximizing the effectiveness of the... Read more 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: Back to school, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (Paperback) This book was required for a Master's research class. It is detailed, but easy to read, and I read every page! This is one for the bookcase, if you're involved in research report writing, you'll want this around as a reference. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:  Great Book for Beginning Researchers, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (Paperback) My impression of "Research Design" is that Creswell sincerely wanted readers to understand how to conduct thorough research with confidence. While I focused more on the chapters on qualitative and mixed-methods research, the quantitative chapter was equally easy to understand as the more inquiry-based methods. As an education student, I've always feared doing quantitative research, however this book makes it as available and comprehensible as either of the other two methods discussed. However, I would venture to guess that if you were in a highly technical field, this book would not suffice to supply you with the complete methodologies to conduct quantitative research. The author conveniently structures each chapter with the learner in mind. For each section of the book, Creswell supplies easy to follow steps and checklists for students and researchers to cover most angles of research. At the completion of each chapter (all of which are short and easy to digest), there is a... Read more |
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