On Mixed Methods: Approaches to Language and Literacy Research (an NCRLL Volume)

Examines the use of mixed methods for conducting language and literacy research, defining how and why this approach is successful for solving problems that researchers encounter. It explores how an intermingling of multiple methods expands the possibilities of observation and interpretation and leads to more robust validity and deeper understanding. This new volume builds bridges between quantitative and qualitative research, highlighting the conceptual similarities and offering a practical guide to researchers.