Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

5th Edition (2018) • By John W. Creswell & J. David Creswell

Research Design is one of the most widely adopted guides for students and researchers learning how to plan rigorous studies across the social sciences, education, health, and applied fields. This edition provides a clear, structured comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches—helping readers select a methodology, align it with philosophical assumptions, and translate it into a coherent, defensible research design.

With practical guidance on literature reviews, proposal writing, ethics, and research reporting, Creswell offers a framework that supports both coursework and real-world research execution—ideal for theses, dissertations, and applied studies.

Product Details

• Title: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
• Edition: 5th Edition (2018)
• Authors: John W. Creswell; J. David Creswell
• Publisher: SAGE
• ISBN-13: 9781506386706
• ISBN-10: 1506386709
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 304
• Price: $59.99
• Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping Worldwide

Key Features

• Side-by-side comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods designs
• Clear methodology selection framework tied to research questions and aims
• Philosophical foundations including worldviews, ontology, and epistemology
• Practical tools for literature reviews, proposals, and research reporting
• Ethics and writing guidance to strengthen credibility and academic quality

Topics Covered (Highlights)

1. Introduction to Research Design
2. Philosophical Assumptions and Worldviews
3. Qualitative Research Approaches
4. Quantitative Research Approaches
5. Mixed Methods Research Designs
6. Reviewing Literature and Using Theory
7. Writing Proposals and Ethical Considerations
8. Designing and Communicating a Research Study

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Overview

A clear, practical guide to designing rigorous studies—comparing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches with frameworks for proposals, literature reviews, and ethical research writing.

Who Should Use This Book?

• Graduate and undergraduate students writing theses or dissertations
• Researchers selecting and justifying research methodologies
• Educators teaching research methods and proposal writing
• Professionals conducting academic or applied research

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FAQs

• What is Research Design about? It explains how to design qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research studies in a clear, structured way.
• Who is this book intended for? Graduate and undergraduate students, researchers, and educators in social sciences, education, health, and applied fields.
• Does it compare qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods directly? Yes, it provides side-by-side comparisons to help readers choose the appropriate approach.
• Does the book address philosophical foundations of research? Yes, it covers worldviews, ontology, epistemology, and methodological assumptions.
• Is mixed methods research explained in detail? Yes, it offers practical guidance on when and how to design mixed methods studies.
• Does it help with thesis or dissertation proposals? Yes, it includes frameworks for proposal writing, literature reviews, and study design.
• Are ethical considerations included? Yes, ethical research writing and responsible study design are core topics.

Design stronger studies and write clearer proposals with Research Design.