Mixed methods research in the real world

International Journal of Social Research Methodology

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 127-138

  Fielding, Nigel ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SURREY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Applied research; Mixed methods; Qualitative methods; Quality standards; Research design

Indexed keywords

EID: 77749279989     PISSN: 13645579     EISSN: 14645300     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13645570902996186     Document Type: Article

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