{"product_id":"innovation-in-mixed-methods-research-9781473906693","title":"Innovation in Mixed Methods Research","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplaining both why and how to use mixed methods for discovering solutions to complex research problems, this guidegives 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eKey questions to navigate the important concepts of each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003ePractice alerts to provide practical tips on working in the field\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eChapter check-ins to assess development of key skills\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFurther reading to expand and deepen knowledge of mixed methods practices\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAn annotated glossary to get to grips with foundational terms and revise for exams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupported throughout by real-world examples and advice fr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/h2\u003eBig data and increasingly sophisticated research challenges mean that we can no longer rely on ‘off the shelf’ methodologies. This book is essential reading for anyone engaging in mixed methods work, offering a positive call to action and essential guidance.\u003cbr\u003e -- Lorraine Sheridan\u003cbr\u003eCogent, practical, and based on extensive experience—this book will be especially useful to researchers navigating the space between the ideal research designs they were taught and the realities on the ground. -- Arden M. Morris\u003cbr\u003ePoth’s framing of complex mixed methods problems reflects the importance of visualising and mapping out complex situations in research. This book acts as a particularly useful tool for developing this key skill as a mixed method researcher.\u003cbr\u003e -- Rebecca Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor Poth’s new book takes the reader on a journey of discovery into the world of mixed methods. This easy to read resource provides the nuances required to undertake good mixed methods studies. The book is a must-have for novice and seasoned researchers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Vanessa Scherman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Poth provides a helpful balance of theoretical and practical guidance for new scholars seeking to pursue mixed methods research. Her book, which provides concrete examples illustrating the steps involved in navigating complex research projects, is an invaluable resource for students. \u003c\/p\u003e -- Btissam El Hassar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalancing theory, her experiences, and diverse examples spanning social sciences, Dr. Poth simultaneously initiates readers to mixed methods and explores design complexities that will illuminate many emerging and established scholars. Her accessible, thorough, well-paced text accounts for what, why, and how. Eschewing prescription, she welcomes adaptation in mixed methods research.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Michael A. Thier\u003cbr\u003eMixed methods research is well established in the literature yet there exists much diversity across many areas and a lack of consensus within the field... This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction into the field. -- Journal of Consumer Policy\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a good guide for anyone doing complex, multi-phase research, where there are interlinking social and institutional uncertainties and imperfect knowledge about their nature and solutions\u003cbr\u003e [...]\u003cbr\u003e Poth describes six adaptive practices to help researchers respond to unfolding conditions in complex social research. She says that the traditional mixed methods approach is limiting and that we need to be more flexible when research is complex, multi-layered and when there are many uncertainties. -- Imogen Birch * SRA Research Matters *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h2\u003ePart I: Getting Started with Essential Foundations Chapter 1: Embracing Complexity in Mixed Methods Research    Purpose and Need for the Book    Positioning Myself    Defining Conditions of Complexity and Innovations for Practice    Audiences for the Book    Organization and Learning Features    Selection of Six Featured Mixed Methods Studies Chapter 2: Positioning Demand for Innovation in Complex Mixed Methods Research    Why Use Mixed Methods Research?    What Distinguishes Mixed Methods Research?    Key Practice Dilemmas Under Highly Complex Conditions    Demand for Innovations and Innovators in Mixed Methods Research    Survey of Six Featured Mixed Methods Studies Chapter 3: Advancing Integrative Thinking with Complexity in Mixed Methods Research    Why Integrative Thinking with Complexity in Mixed Methods Research?    Examples of Complex Adaptive Systems Under Study    Opportunities Afforded by Complexity Science for Mixed Methods Researchers    Indicators of Integrative Thinking with Complexity in Mixed Methods Research    Indicators of Six Featured Mixed Methods Studies    Guiding Practices for Integrative Thinking with Complexity in Mixed Methods Research Part II: Realizing Innovation in Guiding Practices Chapter 4: Diagnosing Complexity of Mixed Methods Research Conditions    Why Diagnose Complexity of Mixed Methods Research Conditions?    Diagnosing Opportunities and Hazards for Mixed Methods Researchers    Guiding Procedures for Diagnosing Five Complexity Dimensions of Research Conditions    Features that Engage Readers with Research Conditions    Innovations in Diagnosing Complexity of Mixed Methods Research Conditions Chapter 5: Framing Intentions of Complex Mixed Methods Research Problems    Why Frame Intentions of Complex Mixed Methods Research Problems?    Framing Opportunities and Hazards for Mixed Methods Researchers    An Iterative Process for Framing Complex Mixed Methods Research Problems    Features that Engage Readers with Complex Research Problems    Innovations in Framing Complex Mixed Methods Research Problems Chapter 6: Defining Systems of Complex Mixed Methods Research Contexts    Why Define Systems of Complex Mixed Methods Research Contexts?    Defining Opportunities and Hazards for Mixed Methods Researchers    Relational Systems Approach to Defining Complex Mixed Methods Research Contexts    Features that Engage Readers with Complex Research Contexts    Innovations in Defining Complex Mixed Methods Research Contexts Chapter 7: Describing Designs of Complex Mixed Methods Research Integrations    Why Describe Designs of Complex Mixed Methods Research Integrations?    Describing Opportunities and Hazards for Mixed Methods Researchers    A Descriptive Design Approach for Complex Mixed Methods Research Integrations    Features that Engage Readers with Complex Mixed Methods Research Integrations    Innovations in Describing Complex Mixed Methods Research Integrations Chapter 8: Developing Capacity for Complex Mixed Methods Research Interactions    Why Develop Capacity in Complex Mixed Methods Research Interactions?    Developing Opportunities and Hazards for Mixed Methods Researchers    A Strategy for Developing Complex Mixed Methods Research Interactions    Features that Engage Readers with Complex Mixed Methods Research Interactions    Innovations in Developing Complex Mixed Methods Research Interactions Chapter 9: Generating Evidence of Complex Mixed Methods Research Outcomes    Why Generate Evidence of Complex Mixed Methods Research Outcomes?    Generating Opportunities and Hazards for Mixed Methods Researchers    A Generative Evidence Approach for Complex Mixed Methods Research Outcome    Features that Engage Readers with Complex Mixed Methods Research Outcomes    Innovations in Generating Evidence of Complex Mixed Methods Research Outcomes Part III: Onward Considerations for Adaptive Practices Chapter 10: Realizing Complexity-Sensitive Mixed Methods Research    The Case for Complexity-Sensitive Mixed Methods Research    Potential Challenges for Complexity-Sensitive Mixed Methods Researchers    Some Final Guiding Words","brand":"Sage Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739575169367,"sku":"9781473906693","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781473906693.jpg?v=1791378909","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/innovation-in-mixed-methods-research-9781473906693","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}