CRM 2303 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Epistemological Pluralism, The Main Point, Data Analysis
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Week 11- march 23 & 25: mixed methods and triangulation. > there is little consensus on a definition of mixed methods; a number of research designs fall under this category. > mixed methods combine qualitative and quantitative approaches to corroborate findings and increase knowledge. : the view that no method is superior over another, as multiple approaches are legitimate scientific methods of acquiring knowledge. > can capitalize on the strengths of multiple methods. Potential to strengthen validity if different perspectives suggest the same or a similar interpretation. Ability to answer multiple questions informed by different theories. Researchers must be skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methods. Project can be more complicated, difficult to manage, and challenging in terms of coordinating data collection and analysis. : a research strategy that uses more than one theory, method, or investigator in order to increase the validity of the findings.