How to Mix Methods

Jen Katz-Buonincontro, PhD, is a professor and associate dean of research in the School of Education at Drexel University. She has a broad research background spanning qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. Dr. Katz-Buonincontro designed and taught the first mixed methods course as an advanced research course in the School of Education at Drexel University. She has led or co-led teams of researchers using several different mixed method designs, and she mentors undergraduate and doctoral students in mixed methods research projects, theses, and dissertations.

How to Mix Methods is a concise and accessible guide to the methodology. Katz-Buonincontro outlines the fundamentals clearly and engagingly for research methods students through numerous examples, intriguing metaphors, and detailed flowcharts. This state-of-the-art resource is a substantive contribution to the mixed methods literature. - Johnny Saldaña, MFA, Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, United States This clear and well-planned-out book is a needed addition to all researchers amp rsquo bookshelves who plan to conduct or are conducting mixed methods research! The book will assist in carrying out a rigorous mixed methods study and includes many excellent suggestions for overcoming challenges that may arise throughout a mixed methods study. - Nancy L. Leech, PhD, Professor, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO, United States As an experienced mixed methods researcher and mentor, I appreciate how this book concisely explains the design essentials. Its conversational tone and practical examples demystify the requisite integration of qualitative and quantitative research. Despite its brevity, this comprehensive introduction reflects contemporary mixed methods research practices, offering an accessible approach to enhancing research capacity and innovation. - Cheryl Poth, PhD, Professor, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada

• List of Tables, Figures, and ExhibitsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction. Definitions, Origins, and Practices of Mixed Methods Inquiry2. Mixed Methods Design Essentials3. Sequential Mixed Methods Designs4. Convergent Mixed Methods Designs5. Experimental Mixed Methods Designs. Validity, Integration, and Joint Displays7. Presenting, Writing, and Publishing Mixed Methods ResearchConclusionAppendix A: Mixed Methods Designs and Major StepsAppendix B: Journals That Publish Mixed Methods ResearchAppendix C: University Programs in Mixed Methods ResearchGlossaryReferencesIndexAbout the Author