triangulation

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

research where quantitative and qualitative research methods are used to cross-check the findings produced by the other methods.

Question 2

Stephen ball

Answer 2

In some circumstances quantitative methods are used to study the more stable aspects of social life while qualitative methods are employed to study changes. For example, Stephen Ball in his study of ‘Beachside Comprehensive’ (1981) used questionnaires to determine friendship networks and observation to examine how the children progressed through schooling. reliability

Question 3

RAISING THE ‘MERITOCRACY’: PARENTING AND THE INDIVIDUALISATION OF SOCIAL CLASS - Val Gillies

Answer 3

The aim of this study was to see how class structure can be part of the daily process of raising children. A large-scale survey using questionnaires of parents of children aged between 8 and 12 was conducted in addition to detailed interviews with 25 mothers and 11 fathers. Validity