Research Design Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Arts-Based, and Community-Based Participatory Research Approaches

This book has been replaced by Research Design, Second Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-4897-2.

Patricia Leavy, PhD, is an independent sociologist and former Chair of Sociology and Criminology and Founding Director of Gender Studies at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. She is the author, coauthor, or editor of over 20 books. She is also the creator and editor of seven book series. Known for her commitment to public scholarship, she is frequently contacted by the U.S. national news media and has regular blogs for The Huffington Post, The Creativity Post, and We Are the Real Deal. Dr. Leavy has received numerous awards for her work in the field of research methods, including the New England Sociologist of the Year Award from the New England Sociological Association, the Special Achievement Award from the American Creativity Association, the Egon Guba Memorial Keynote Lecture Award from the American Educational Research Association Qualitative Special Interest Group, and the Special Career Award from the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. In 2016, Mogul, a global women’s empowerment platform, named her an “Influencer.” Dr. Leavy delivers invited lectures and keynote addresses at universities and conferences. Her website is www.patricialeavy.com. 

I. The Nuts and Bolts of Research Design
1. Introduction to Social Research
2. Ethics in Social Research
3. Getting Started Designing a Project
II. Five Approaches to Research Design
4. Quantitative Research Design
5. Qualitative Research Design
6. Mixed Methods Research Design
7. Arts-Based Research Design
8. Community-Based Participatory Research Design
Glossary
References