Each of the chapters indicates the topics included, recommendations derived and the additional readings relevant to the topics discussed.

Includes bibliographical references, glossary and index.

Preface

Chapter 1. Basic Features of Mixed Methods Research -- Understanding Mixed Methods Research -- What Mixed Methods Is -- What Mixed Methods Is Not -- Core Characteristics of Mixed Methods -- Collecting Quantitative and Qualitative Data -- Using Rigorous Methods -- Integrating Data -- Using a Framework

Chapter 2. Steps in Designing a Mixed Methods Study -- The Need for Planning a Study -- Steps in the Process -- The Working Title -- The Problem Underlying the Need for the Study -- The Intent or Question to Be Answered -- The Types of Data Collection and Data Analysis to Be Used -- Reasons for Using Mixed Methods -- Specifying a Worldview or Theory -- Defining Mixed Methods -- Diagrams, Procedures, and Choice of Design -- Potential Methodological Challenges and Threats to Validity -- A Mixed Methods Study Aim or Purpose -- Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Questions -- Reorganizing the Steps

Chapter 3. Skills Needed to Conduct Mixed Methods Research -- Requirements for Conducting Mixed Methods -- Mixed Methods Teams -- Individual Skills in Research -- Skills in Quantitative Research -- Skills in Qualitative Research

Chapter 4. Basic and Advanced Mixed Methods Designs -- Preliminary Considerations -- Basic Designs -- The Convergent Design -- The Explanatory Sequential Design -- The Exploratory Sequential Design -- Advanced Designs -- The Intervention Design -- The Social Justice Design -- The Multistage Evaluation Design -- How to Choose a Design

Chapter 5. How to Draw a Diagram of Procedures -- Definition of a Diagram -- The Use of Diagrams -- Tools for Drawing Diagrams -- Notations for Diagrams -- Essential Elements in a Diagram -- Title -- Vertical or Horizontal Orientation -- Simplicity -- Single Page -- Timeline -- Basic Steps in Drawing a Diagram -- Visual Models of Diagrams by Design -- Adding Procedures and Products in Diagrams -- Drawing Advanced Designs Diagrams

Chapter 6. Introducing a Mixed Methods Study -- The Importance of a Good Introduction -- A Script for Writing a Mixed Methods Introduction -- The Topic -- The Problem -- The Existing Literature -- Mixed Methods Deficiencies in the Literature -- The Audience -- Writing a Mixed Methods Purpose Statement -- "Best Practices" Study Aims -- A Sample Script -- Writing Mixed Methods Research Questions -- Quantitative Hypotheses or Questions -- Qualitative Research Questions -- Mixed Methods Questions

Chapter 7. Sampling and Integration Issues -- Sampling -- Quantitative Sampling -- Qualitative Sampling -- Mixed Methods Sampling -- Integration -- Types of Integration -- How Integration Is Represented in a Mixed Methods Study

Chapter 8. Writing a Mixed Methods Study for Publication -- Locating a Suitable Journal -- Criteria Used to Evaluate JMMR Articles -- Two Types of Mixed Methods Articles -- Methodological Articles -- Empirical Articles -- Structuring the Empirical Article to Reflect the Design -- Convergent Design Structure -- Explanatory Sequential Design Structure -- Exploratory Sequential Design Structure -- Intervention Design Structure -- CBPR Mixed Methods Design Structure -- A Checklist of Elements to Include in a Publication

Chapter 9. Evaluating the Quality of a Mixed Methods Study -- How Criteria Are Being Applied -- Should We Have Standards? -- Criteria I Used as Coeditor of JMMR -- JMMR Criteria for Empirical Articles -- JMMR Criteria for Methodological/Theoretical Articles -- Standards Available for Mixed Methods -- NIH Recommendations for "Best Practices"

Chapter 10. The Development and Advancement of Mixed Methods -- Scientific Developments -- Core Characteristics -- Terminology -- The Value of Mixed Methods -- Advances in Research Designs -- Skills Required for Conducting Mixed Methods Research -- Use of Philosophy and Theory -- Mixed Methods Research Question -- Joint Displays -- Writing and Publishing Mixed Methods Studies -- Standards of Quality -- Mixed Methods in the Digital Age

References

Glossary

Index

"A Concise Introduction to Mixed Methods Research s a brief overview of mixed methods research that takes readers through the essential steps in planning and designing a study. Rather than offering an extensive treatment of mixed methods, this concise book offers individuals in the social, behavioral, and health sciences a foundation for understanding mixed methods methodology. Practical for use in workshops, seminars, global webinars, and as a supplementary text in undergraduate and graduate classes, it is ideal for the beginner or the more advanced researcher looking for a quick primer in mixed methods - by an authoritative mixed methods scholar." (Book Cover)