Título: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
Autor: John W. Creswell
Sinopse: The Bestselling Text is Completely Updated and Better than Ever! Praise for the Third Edition: “I have used the older edition with great success. The new one is even better.” —Kathleen Duncan, University of La Verne The Third Edition of the bestselling text Research Design by John W. Creswell enables readers to compare three approaches to research—qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods—in a single research methods text. The book presents these three approaches side by side within the context of the process of research from the beginning steps of philosophical assumptions to the writing and presenting of research. Written in a user-friendly manner, Creswell's text does not rely on technical jargon. He cuts to the core of what a reader needs to know to read and design research in part by showcasing ideas in a scaffold approach so that the reader understands ideas from the simple to the complex. Key updates to the Third Edition Presents the preliminary steps of using philosophical assumptions in the beginning of the book Provides an expanded discussion on ethical issues Emphasizes new Web-based technologies for literature searches Offers updated information about mixed methods research procedures Contains a glossary of terms Highlights “research tips” throughout the chapters incorporating the author’s experiences over the last 35 years The Instructor’s Resource site athttp://www.sagepub.com/creswell3einstr/ contains: Sample Syllabi PowerPoint Slide Sets Sample Student Proposals Suggested Studies Published in Journal Articles Application Activities and Tutorial Peer-Feedback Group Activities Study Design Group Activities End-of-Chapter Checklists The Student Study Site at www.sagepub.com/creswellstudy offers: Sample Student Proposals Application Activities and Tutorials Peer-Feedback Group Activities Study Design Group Activities End-of-Chapter Checklists Research Design, Third Edition appeals to students taking research design and research methods classes throughout the social and behavioral sciences—from undergraduates to the most advanced doctoral programs.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches”, de John W. Creswell, publicado pela editora Sage, em 2009 e com 225 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Sage
Páginas: 225
Ano: 2009
Edição:
Linguagem: inglês
ISBN: 1412965578
ISBN13: 9781412965576
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora SAGE oferecem uma experiência de leitura focada em abordagens acadêmicas e práticas para as ciências sociais e humanas. O catálogo privilegia obras que combinam rigor teórico com aplicabilidade em pesquisa, educação e políticas públicas, trazendo temas que vão desde metodologias qualitativas e análise de dados até pedagogias inovadoras e estudos culturais contemporâneos. A linguagem tende a ser clara e acessível, ainda que densa, com textos que frequentemente mesclam exemplos práticos e discussões conceituais. O tom varia entre o didático e o analítico, com ritmo que favorece a reflexão profunda e o entendimento progressivo dos temas.
