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.
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.
I thought this was an interesting text offering a different perspective on mixed methods. and how this approach can be used in priamry research
A valuable addition to our reading lists.
This is a current and readable text which will help anyone undertaking educational research.
I have no hesitation in recommending it to learners, and I will be using it myself when I undertake my Doctorate.
The chapters are logical and the topics explained well, with examples and case studies. The ‘summaries’ help put theory into practice.
There is a very comprehensive reference list, subject index and name index. The latter being really useful to quickly locate sources of reference.
This is a clear guide for students undertaking dissertation.
I recommended adoption to the course monitor, but they did not adopt. I recommend this text to my students though. Thank you.
Useful in supporting students to think outside the box and not adopt a singular approach to research
Well-written book.Concise and well-presented
I like the rigour which is brought to bear on mixed methods as an approach but also appreciated the flexibility and recognition of real world applications which are essential for professional learners.
The book will be recommended for the new cohort of students since it provides some helpful tips as to how to link various methods in their studies.
