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Joy Adamson, Handbook of Mixed Methods in Social and Behavioural Research. Tashakkori A, Teddlie C (eds). Thousand Oaks: Sage, 2003, pp.768, £77.00 ISBN: 0-7619-2073-0., International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 33, Issue 6, December 2004, Pages 1414–1415, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyh243
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Mixing methods, that is using both qualitative and quantitative techniques within the same research project or programme of research, has a relatively long history. However, more recently the concept of merging qualitative and quantitative methods has become increasingly popular, in particular, in areas of applied research. The publication of this handbook is, therefore, rather timely in response to this increased trend in what the editors refer to as a ‘mixed method’ approach.
Before the publication of this text there were very few resources available that focused on a mixed methods approach to research. This may be due to the fact that this remains a controversial issue with many researchers still asking the fundamental question of should we be mixing methods at all? The editors in their opening chapter attempt to outline the purpose of the collection based around several questions which they feel remain unanswered: the utility of mixed methods research, the paradigmatic foundations for this type of approach, design issues, what inferences can be drawn, and the actual logistics of this approach.
