BookLeslie Curry, Yale University, Marcella Nunez-Smith, Yale University.
Summary: "This must-have mixed methods resource for any health science researcher presents key theories, concepts, and approaches in an accessible way. Packed with illustrations from the health sciences literature, this ready-to-use guidebook shows readers how to design, conduct, review, and use mixed methods research findings. Helpful checklists, figures, tables, templates, and much more give readers examples that will elevate the quality of their research, facilitate communication about their methods, and improve efficiency over the course of their projects. Real-world examples and insights from mixed methods researchers provide unique perspectives on every aspect of mixed methods research. This book successfully pulls together foundational mixed methods principles, synthesizes the knowledge base in the field, and translates it for a health science researcher audience."--Publisher.
Contents:
Definition and overview of mixed methods designs
Applications and illustrations of mixed methods health sciences research
Determining the appropriateness and feasibility of using mixed methods
Writing a scientifically sound and compelling grant proposal for a mixed methods study
Examples of funded grant applications using mixed methods
Assessing quality in mixed methods studies
Sampling and data collection in mixed methods studies
Data analysis and integration in mixed methods studies
Managing mixed methods teams
Implementation issues in mixed methods research
Publishing mixed methods studies in the health sciences.