This book is a must-read for anyone conducting research, whether they are pursuing a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods approach. Creswell provides a thorough examination of each method, addressing philosophical assumptions, literature review, theory usage, and ethical considerations. The expanded coverage of mixed methods and ethical issues make this edition even more valuable. With its clear and concise explanations, this book will help researchers navigate the complexities of research design and enhance the quality of their scholarly inquiry.

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The eagerly anticipated Fourth Edition of the title that pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design is here! For all three approaches, Creswell includes a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research approaches, and refl ections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry. He also presents the key elements of the research process, giving specifi c attention to each approach. The Fourth Edition includes extensively revised mixed methods coverage, increased coverage of ethical issues in research, and an expanded emphasis on worldview perspectives.

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