Triangulation: Why Researchers Triangulate

Question 1

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

Answer 1

If they used mixed methods then the weaknesses of one method might be outweighed by the strengths of another

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

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

Answer 4

To make sure the conclusions are mostly the same

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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