Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches (4th ed.), Creswell, J. W. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, (2014).650 pp.

Abstract

Conducting a well-established research requires deep knowledge about the research designs. Doing research can be likened to jumping into the sea which may transform into a huge ocean if the researcher is not experienced. As a PhD candidate and a novice researcher, I believe that the book “Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches” by J.W. Creswell is a true reference guide for novice researchers since it is the most comprehensive and informative source with its reader-friendly structure.