{"product_id":"on-mixed-methods-robert-calfee-9780807750933","title":"On Mixed Methods: Approaches to Language and Literacy Research","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book examines the use of mixed methods for conducting language and literacy research and defines how and why this approach is successful for solving problems and clarifying issues that researchers encounter. Using research findings, the authors explore how an intermingling of multiple methods expands the possibilities of observation and interpretation and, ultimately leading to a more robust validity and deeper understanding. Mixed methods approaches address the challenges of our contemporary language and literacy environment, with its increasing student diversity and technological advances. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new volume in the NCRLL Collection: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Builds bridges between quantitative and qualitative research, highlighting the conceptual similarities and offering a practical guide to researchers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Presents multiple examples of key concepts and offers an annotated list of studies for further reading.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Emphasizes the importance of validity in the ever-changing environments in which researchers work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Calfee, Melanie Sperling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 080775093X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780807750933\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Teachers College Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/14\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.30d\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Robert Calfee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43926302851327,"sku":"9780807750933","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_2526126c-0ca7-4584-a57f-c71b9104d591.jpg?v=1681082319","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/on-mixed-methods-robert-calfee-9780807750933","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}