Mixed Methods Research Outside the Box offers a fresh and unconventional perspective on mixed methods research. Author Joseph A. Maxwell empowers readers to creatively blend qualitative and quantitative approaches. Drawing from modern insights on causation and philosophy of science, this book promotes innovation in mixed methods.

Preface About the Author Chapter 1: The Early History of Mixed Methods Research Early History of Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Methods The Emergence of Explicit Discussion of Integration of Methods Further Development of Integration in the Mid-20th Century Implications for Mixed Methods Research Chapter 2: The “Silo Problem” in Recent Mixed Methods Research Design-Based Research Process Tracing in Political Science Variationist Sociolinguistics Implications Chapter 3: Philosophical Stances for Mixed Methods Research Chapter 4: Mixed Methods Research Design Early History of Design Integration The “Paradigm Wars” and the Explicit Emergence of “Mixed Methods” Designs Implications for Designing Mixed Methods Research Chapter 5: Validity in Mixed Methods Research Description Meaning/Interpretation Explanation Construct Validity and Internal Validity Statistical Conclusion Validity and External Validity Evidence Chapter 6: The Complementarity of Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for Understanding Causation Meaning Context Process Chapter 7: The Complementarity of Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for Addressing Generalization Chapter 8: Conclusion References Index