教科書研究的整合取徑─混合方法研究

過去的教科書研究常偏向質性或量化研究，在研究的深度及廣度上受到採用單一方法的限制。近年來，多重方法的教科書研究日增，方法的綜合應用被認為有助於教科書研究整體品質的掌握。當前社會科學領域倡導「混合方法研究」的觀點，強調質性與量化研究方法的整合，為學術研究者在質性與量化研究之外，提供了另一個選擇的取徑。由於教科書研究是一個相當複雜的領域，混合方法研究的觀點擴展了教科書研究方法的選用範圍，強化教科書研究方法設計的潛力，值得探究。本文目的在於：一、釐清教科書研究的範圍；二、了解教科書研究的趨勢；三、闡釋「混合方法研究」的本質；四、探究「混合方法研究」在教科書研究上的應用。

關鍵字

教科書研究；混合方法研究；研究方法論；質性與量化研究

並列摘要

In the past, textbook research tended to adopt either qualitative or quantitative method. However, using a single method approach usually limits the depth and the breadth of research findings. There has been a significant increase in using mixed methods for textbook research recently. The comprehensive application of mixed methods has been considered a vital factor that contributes to the overall quality of textbook research. Currently, the mixed methods research which emphasizes the integration of qualitative and quantitative methods has been advocated by scholars in the field of social science. This approach has offered an alternative opportunity for textbook research, in addition to the traditional types of qualitative or quantitative research. Since textbook research is a very complex field that usually demands multiple methods, the mixed methods research approach is of great potential in expanding the scope and the quality of textbook research. Therefore, this article aimed to: (1) clarify the scope of textbook research; (2) understand trends in textbook research; (3) elaborate on the nature of mixed methods research; and (4) explore the application of mixed methods research to textbook research.