Advances In Mixed Methods Research

Advances in Mixed Methods Research provides an essential introduction to the fast-growing field of mixed methods research. Bergman''s book examines the current state of mixed-methods research, exploring exciting new ways of conceptualizing and conducting empirical research in the social and health sciences. </p><p></p><p>Contributions from the world''s leading experts in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches are brought together, clearing the way for a more constructive approach to social research. These contributions cover the main practical and methodological issues and include a number of different visions of what mixed methods research is. The discussion also covers the use of mixed methods in a diverse range of fields, including sociology, education, politics, psychology, computational science and methodology.</p><p></p><p>This book represents an important contribution to the ongoing debate surrounding the use of mixed methods in the social sciences and health re