`This is an unusual and stimulating introductory research methods text which will be of real interest to anyone setting out on a small scale research study... The introduction of Frameworks for an Integrated Methodology (FRalM) is a novel and evidently productive way of understanding and synthesising the host of methodological literature that can so easily confuse the beginning researcher. A key text for the individual social science researcher and for those involved with introducing the general area of research methods to beginning researchers.'<BR><BR>Professor Peter Gilroy, Visiting Chair, University of Plymouth.<BR><BR>This is not just yet another book labeled Research Methods. It proposes a fundamentally different way of thinking about, and doing, social and educational research. In this approach the research methodology determines the philosophy rather than the reverse. Read this book before you read any of the other texts on research methods and you may never clutter up your mind in the first place!'<BR><BR>Professor David Hellawell, Birmingham City University.<BR><BR>Using Mixed Methods offers an innovative approach to social and educational research. The author sets out the case for research from a holistic perspective, integrating different methods, different data and overall research strategies.<BR><BR>This book shows how to use an integrated methodology that meets the needs of the postgraduate researcher who wants to challenge the traditional paradigmatic view of research.<BR><BR>This book is for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students on social science and education courses.