Triangulation/Mixed Methods/Methodological Pluralism

Question 1

Why do researchers triangulate in terms of weaknesses of one method?

Answer 1

The weakness of one method might be outweighed by another method

Question 2

What does using mixed methods help with in a study beginning with “R” and another word beginning with “V”?

Answer 2

Reliability and Validity

Question 3

Why is comparing the results from 2 different research methods important in relation to conclusions?

Answer 3

To make sure the conclusions are similar

Question 3

How do mixed methods help researchers get a better understanding of someone’s behaviour?

Answer 3

They can use different methods to observe them but also to question them

Question 4

Why is using multiple researchers and multiple methods a benefit in terms of bias?

Answer 4

Because more than one method is being used and different researchers are also involved.

Question 5

What is a problem with mixed methods in relation to time?

Answer 5

It takes a lot of time to do multiple methods

Question 6

Why is cost a problem with mixed methods?

Answer 6

If multiple methods are used then more researchers will need to be hired

Question 7

Why is social profile a problem in mixed methods?

Answer 7

The researcher must have the skills to handle using a range of methods

Question 8

Why could mixed methods be inconsistent?

Answer 8

Quantitative conclusion will differ from qualitative method conclusion