Merged Methods av Giampietro Gobo, Nigel G. Fielding, Gevisa La Rocca, Wander van der Vaart

351,-

Kjøp

<p>A new turn in mixed methods research is here: merged methods. This provocative book offers a novel analysis of current mixed methods research, complicating traditional approaches and challenging existing techniques.</p><p>Moving beyond the binary quantitative-qualitative distinction, the book presents methodologically grounded ways to merge methods in social research and integrate interpretive and structural approaches in one instrument or procedure. </p><p>The book: </p><ul><li>Considers the importance of merging both epistemologies and methodologies. </li><li> Showcases eight merged methods research approaches, from the Delphi method to multimodal content analysis. </li><li> Explores the opportunities for merging methods using computational techniques, such as text mining. </li></ul><p>This innovative book is a must-read for any postgraduate student or researcher across the social sciences wanting to develop their understanding of mixed methods research.</p>