Mixing Methods: qualitative and quantitative research

Abstract

Part 1 Considerations using multi-methods: combining qualitative and quantitative approaches - an overview, Julia Brannen deconstructing the qualitative-quantitative divide, Martyn Hammersley quantitative and qualitative research - further reflections on their integration, Alan Bryman. Part 2 Studies using multi-methods: the relationship between quantitative and qualitative approaches in social policy research, Roger Bullock, et al integrating methods in applied research in social policy - a case study of carers, Hazel Qureshi combining quantitative and qualitative methods - a case study of the implementation of the Open College policy, Margaret Bird multiple methods in the study of household resource allocation, Heather Laurie.