Wendy Kay Olsen is een auteur wiens werk zich verdiept in economie en ontwikkeling. Haar geschriften verkennen sociale relaties in India en onderzoeken de complexe dynamiek binnen plattelandsgemeenschappen. Olsen brengt een diep begrip van economische en sociale structuren in haar literaire inspanningen.
Focusing on quantitative approaches, this book explores the fundamentals of multiple and mixed methods research in the social sciences. It provides an in-depth look at various quantitative techniques, enhancing researchers' ability to understand complex phenomena. By integrating different methodologies, it aims to equip readers with the skills necessary to apply these mixed methods effectively in their own research endeavors.
Helps students and researchers to understand the ideas and methods behind the successful collection of qualitative, quantitative and mixed data sets in transparent, scientific ways.
The book also touches on action research as an overarching participatory method. This book is based on clear and explicit definitions, is accessible to students and researchers across disciplines, and shows the appeal of mixed- methods research to those trained in quantitative methods.