Book of the month for April – Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

Written by John W Cresswell and J David Cresswell

The new edition of this best-selling text, continues the pioneering tradition of providing clear and concise instruction for understanding research and developing proposals for all three approaches. 

Includes a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research approaches, and reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry in a way that is applicable to all types of research. Key elements of the research process, giving specific attention to each approach. The book has been lauded for its language and tone, which are both accessible and inviting. It is a text that students keep and continue to use as a resource throughout their studies, once the specific class is over. 

The Sixth Edition includes more coverage of community-based participatory research, comparisons of qualitative and quantitative research, an expanded glossary with basic terms, updated examples of social, behavioral, and health research, new coverage of ethical requirements, updated APA 7th edition coverage, and additional exercises aimed at research projects.

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