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.
Plowright's book is highly recommended for students in both undergraduate and graduate level research methods course.
The book provided step by step guide for the framework of an Integrated Methodology FraIM. Chapter 14 of the book is an extremely useful resource for the students towards framing their research in the key philosophical frameworks. Integration as a new paradigm is gaining popularity in the world of academic and research and this book provides a foundation to it.
Content went straight into specific frameworks ie the FralM which seeemed to provided a limited/constricted way of using mixed methods rather than providing a comprehensive introduction/overview of mixed methods
very useful book which adds to the other readings available and which helps students to make informed choices on which methodology to apply to their research
I consider this to be an important addition to the reading list for my students embarking of a higher degree and need direction on methodology.
This text is a very helpful one for any student planning to use mixed methods methodology
An interesting read for a post graduate early career researcher. It provoked an interesting discussion amongst colleagues.
Essential reading for someone embarking on any level of research. The Framework for an Integrated Methodology is unpacked enough to allow researchers to be able to use and benefit from.
An excellent synthesis for the approach of theological sociological projects using empirical methods. We can use it for both the DMin students and the BA cross cultural communications research & Cultural anthropology course projects.
A straightforward and handy book on the area of mixed research. A good use of summary boxes, reflections and examples throughout the text.
This book provides useful information for students preparing research proposals
