Using Mixed Methods
Frameworks for an Integrated Methodology
- David Plowright - University of Hull, UK
The author aims to help readers understand how to approach research using an integrated methodology, based on a pragmatic philosophy underpinned by an empirical epistemology. It provides an opportunity to develop an understanding of how to use an integrated methodology that meets the needs of the post-graduate researcher who wants to challenge the traditional paradigmatic view of research.
The book explores:
- The traditional epistemological positions associated with different research approaches
- Framework for an integrated methodology
- Main explanations and justification for carrying out research using the FraIM
- Ethical approach to research
Written in an easily accessible style, this book is for postgraduate students in education and social science courses.
This text is a very helpful one for any student planning to use mixed methods methodology
An interesting read for a post graduate early career researcher. It provoked an interesting discussion amongst colleagues.
Essential reading for someone embarking on any level of research. The Framework for an Integrated Methodology is unpacked enough to allow researchers to be able to use and benefit from.
An excellent synthesis for the approach of theological sociological projects using empirical methods. We can use it for both the DMin students and the BA cross cultural communications research & Cultural anthropology course projects.
A straightforward and handy book on the area of mixed research. A good use of summary boxes, reflections and examples throughout the text.
This book provides useful information for students preparing research proposals
an excellent text for those considering mixed methods as a methodology
Address all relevant issues. Language used at a level that students would find easy to follow and understand as fot most students English is not their mother tongue.
This book provides a novel yet pragmatic approach to mixed methods and will be of great value to researchers embarking on mixed methods. It is more suitable for postgraduate studies than undergraduate and the former are more likely to find the FRaIM a useful tool for their projects.
Very useful for our doctoral candidates who want to combine `hard' quantitative approaches with the `soft' business management aspects of their professional practices.
