Using Mixed Methods
Frameworks for an Integrated Methodology
- David Plowright - University of Hull, UK
This book shows how to use an integrated methodology that meets the needs of the postgraduate researcher who wants to challenge the traditional paradigmatic view of research.
The author explores:
- The FraIM and its application to social and educational research
- The contexts of research
- Different methods of data collection
- Types of data and their natural integration within the research process
This book is for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students on social science and education courses.
David Plowright is a lecturer in the Centre for Educational Studies at the University of Hull.
Very useful for dissertation students who are contemplating mixed measures. Have recommended this for use within CYP, Health and Education.
Interesting approach and makes a convincing case for using mixed methods
Using mixed methods frameworks for an integrated methodology is aimed primarily at those who seek to undertake small-scale social and educational research projects. The book contains 15 concisely written chapters in an accessible language for undergraduate and postgraduate students to easily understand and the end section of the book contains a useful name index and subject index.
The text introduces the reader to the concept of the FraIM approach which rejects the traditional dichotomy between qualitative and quantitative methods. Instead the text argues that researchers can implement mixed research methods through the use of frameworks to help structure and bring together integrated elements from both qualitative and quantitative methods of the research process, as well as addressing wider ethical issues with implementing the FraIM as an approach to gathering and analysing data. This book is recommended for anyone who is undertaking a mixed methods approach to research and seek a framework to situate their research within.
I thought this was an interesting text offering a different perspective on mixed methods. and how this approach can be used in priamry research
Mixed method frameworks- adopted reading supporting student progress in this complex area of research- excellent for first time mixed method researchers
Very good textbook for those who want to adopt a Mixed approach. I learned so much as a novice researcher.
Very good textbook for those who want to adopt a Mixed approach. I learned so much as a novice researcher.
A well written easiliy understood textbook allowing the student to ve able to understand the undeprinning concepts in relation to this third paradigm.
This very clear & structured approach to research methods will be a useful addition to early career researchers and students undertaking dissertations.
A thouroughly enjoyable book in advocating this mixed method style of research. The book is well organised and clearly written. Simply arranged which takes the reader to the relevant aspects of undertaking this approach to research which is becoming more and more prominent in dissertations.
