Mixed Methods Applications in Action Research

From Methods to Community Action

Nataliya Ivankova author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:27th Nov '14

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This book serves as a comprehensive guide for designing and conducting mixed methods action research, suitable for various audiences. Mixed Methods Applications in Action Research offers practical insights.

In Mixed Methods Applications in Action Research, the author meticulously outlines the essential steps involved in designing, conducting, implementing, and reporting an action research study grounded in a robust mixed-methods framework. This comprehensive guide serves as a valuable resource for readers seeking to navigate the complexities of mixed methods action research (MMAR) in a practical and pragmatic way.

This pioneering book adopts a multidisciplinary approach, catering to the diverse epistemological and professional needs of scholar-practitioners. It is designed for a wide range of audiences, including students who are just beginning their research journey, practitioners aiming to tackle relevant issues in their fields, community leaders focused on informing policy changes, and college faculty engaged in teaching research methods and collaborating with practitioner-researchers. The author emphasizes the importance of integrating various methods to enhance the depth and breadth of research findings.

With a plethora of pedagogical features, Mixed Methods Applications in Action Research is well-suited for instructional use, fostering the development of skills necessary for designing, conducting, implementing, and reporting action research studies. Readers will find practical insights and strategies that empower them to effectively utilize mixed methods in their research endeavors, ultimately contributing to meaningful change in their respective fields.

"This author has created what I believe to be a very important body of knowledge and has absolutely moved the topic in a manner that reflects current ways of thinking about research in the 21st century. The research applications presented in the textbook chapters help to make mixed method action research doable in areas that may not be reflected in previous thinking or past instructional methods for teaching research methodology."

-- Juanita A. Johnson, Union Institute & University

"The scope of the material covered is terrific and the examples are very useful… I believe that it would be of great use to anyone who is considering this type of design."

-- Laura J. Meyer, University of Denver

"Hones in on the complexities, particularities, and needs of practitioner researchers doing action research…Clearly explains integration for each mixed method type in a way I have not seen before. Figures and boxes [are] once again very valuable, organized, and clear for practitioner-researchers."

-- Debby Zambo, Arizona State Univer

ISBN: 9781452220031

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 830g

472 pages