Methodological Pluralism

Question 1

methodological pluralism

Answer 1

using a variety of research methods most suited/practical to collect different types of data to increase sociological understanding

Question 2

methodological pluralism - triangulation

Answer 2

using variety of methods and different types of data to check results obtained was valid/reliable

Question 3

methodological pluralism - why is this method used?

Answer 3

to give a full picture of what is being explained and the group being studied

Question 4

methodological pluralism - uses of methodological pluralism & triangulation?

Answer 4

• check validity of findings from one method by another
• provide qualitative data to back up quantitative
• check findings of secondary data by primary research
• overcome representativeness and generalisability
• make research more reliable
• overcome/compensate for limitations of one method with advantages of another