Methodological Pluralism + Triangulation

Question 1

Methodological pluralist

Answer 1

Using a variety of methods in one piece of research - gives a fuller picture

Question 2

Triangulation

Answer 2

Using two or more research methods to check the reliability and validity of the evidence

Question 3

Uses of methodological pluralism and triangulation

Answer 3

• Check validity of findings obtained by one research method using another
• Provide qualitative data to check findings on quantitative
• Provide quantitative data to back up findings of qualitative
• Check findings of secondary data by primary research
• To overcome doubts about representativeness and generalisability of research
• Reliability
• Fuller picture of population
• Compensate for limitations of 1 research method