A new turn in mixed methods research is here: merged methods. This
provocative book offers a novel analysis of current mixed methods
research, complicating traditional approaches and challenging existing
techniques.
Moving beyond the binary quantitative-qualitative distinction, the book
presents methodologically grounded ways to merge methods in social
research and integrate interpretive and structural approaches in one
instrument or procedure.
The book:
- Considers the importance of merging both epistemologies and
methodologies.
- Showcases eight merged methods research approaches, from the Delphi
method to multimodal content analysis.
- Explores the opportunities for merging methods using computational
techniques, such as text mining.
This innovative book is a must-read for any postgraduate student or
researcher across the social sciences wanting to develop their
understanding of mixed methods research.