An Applied Guide to Research Designs: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods (Second Edition)

The Second Edition of An Applied Guide to Research Designs offers researchers in the social and behavioral sciences guidance for selecting the most appropriate research design to apply in their study. Using consistent terminology, authors W. Alex Edmonds and Thomas D. Kennedy visually present a range of research designs used in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods to help readers conceptualize, construct, test, and problem solve in their investigation. The Second Edition features revamped and expanded coverage of research designs, new real-world examples and references, a new chapter on action research, and updated ancillaries. A primer of the scientific method and relevant components. Part I. Quantitative methods for experimental and quasi-experimental research. Between-subjects approach -- Regression-discontinuity approach -- Within-subjects approach -- Factorial designs -- Solomon N-group designs -- Single-case approach. Part II. Quantitative methods for nonexperimental research. Ex post facto and posttest-only designs -- Observational approach -- Survey approach. Part III. Qualitative methods. Grounded theory perspective -- Ethnographic perspective -- Narrative perspective -- Phenomenological perspective. Part IV. Mixed methods. Convergent-parallel approach -- Embedded approach -- Explanatory-sequential approach -- Exploratory-sequential approach --Mixed methods, case studies, and single-case approaches -- Action research approaches -- Conclusion. The Objective Of An Applied Guide To Research Designs: Quantitative, Qualitative, And Mixed Methods, Second Edition Is To Visually Present, With Consistent Terminology, Quantitative, Qualitative, And Mixed Methods Research Designs In Education And The Social And Behavioral Sciences In A Way That Students And Researchers Can Readily Understand And Accurately Apply In Their Own Investigations. Authors W. Alex Edmonds And Thomas D. Kennedy Have Designed The Text To Improve One's Ability To Conceptualize, Construct, Test, Problem Solve And Acquire Knowledge, All Of Which Are Characteristics Of Scientific Inquiry And The Creative Process Required When Conducting Research. This Book Is Meant To Cover The Most Practical And Common Research Designs Currently Used In Educational And The Social And Behavioral Sciences. The Second Edition of An Applied Guide to Research Designs offers researchers in the social and behavioral sciences guidance for selecting the most appropriate research design to apply in their study. Using consistent terminology, the authors visually present a range of research designs used in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods to help readers conceptualize, construct, test, and problem solve in their investigation. The Second Edition features revamped and expanded coverage of research designs, new real-world examples and references, a new chapter on action research, and updated ancillaries. Read more... This book visually presents quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research designs in a way that students and researchers can readily understand and accurately apply in their own investigations.