Triangulation And Methodological Plurism

Question 1

Triangulation

Answer 1

Using 2 + methods to study an issue

Question 2

Methodological pluralism

Answer 2

Combining both positivist and interpretivist approaches

Question 3

Why might a researcher do this

Answer 3

• Generate both quantitative data and qualitative data
• depth and breadth of information
• improves validity and reliability
• larger sample improves representative and generalisability

Question 4

Exsamples

Answer 4

Willis = group interviews, observations and diaries