Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Social Research in Human Geography—An Impossible Mixture?

1998 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
L J Philip
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Human Geography ◽  
Multiple Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

The author addresses the potential of a multiple-methods approach in human geography, an approach to social research which has received little explicit attention in the geographical literature to date. The relationship between epistemology and methodology is outlined, and the similarities and differences between quantitative and qualitative methods are described. Some problems surrounding subjectivity and objectivity in social research are also discussed. In addition, the relationship between methods and to whom the research is communicated is considered. It is hoped that the paper will stimulate future discussion both of the theoretical implications and of the practical use of a mixed-methods approach in human geography.

scholarly journals Overcoming methodological dogmatism in social sciences: Triangulation, multimethod, and mixed methods

Sociologija ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-25
Author(s):  
Vladan Vidicki ◽  
Snezana Stojsin
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

For the longest time, quantitative and qualitative methods have been considered opposing and mutually exclusive categories within the methodology of social science. This is best showcased by the conflicts arising between the proponents of these differing approaches - conflicts that are often characterized by an air of methodological dogmatism. The term ?methodological dogmatism? refers to the conviction of researchers in the superiority of their own approach, while delegitimizing any other. The main purpose of this paper is to outline the contemporary theoretical possibities of overcoming said dogmatism, and the three most prevalent approaches (triangulation, multimethod and mixed methods) will be presented accordingly. The goal is to identify the continuity of the ideas referring to the integration of qualitative and quantitative methodology, as well as to highlight the characterstics, advantages and drawbacks of each method. The paper concludes that the choice of method should be based on the nature of the research problem at hand, and that the combining of methods can serve as a useful tool for understanding and encompassing the full complexity of phenomena which are at the heart of social research.

scholarly journals Toward Full Integration of Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Case Study Research: Insights From Investigating Child Welfare Inequalities

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Will Mason ◽  
Kate Morris ◽  
Calum Webb ◽  
Brigid Daniels ◽  
Brid Featherstone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Child Welfare ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
Mixed Methods Case Study ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Delineation of the full integration of quantitative and qualitative methods throughout all stages of multisite mixed methods case study projects remains a gap in the methodological literature. This article offers advances to the field of mixed methods by detailing the application and integration of mixed methods throughout all stages of one such project; a study of child welfare inequalities. By offering a critical discussion of site selection and the management of confirmatory, expansionary and discordant data, this article contributes to the limited body of mixed methods exemplars specific to this field. We propose that our mixed methods approach provided distinctive insights into a complex social problem, offering expanded understandings of the relationship between poverty, child abuse, and neglect.

Phenomenography as a Foundation for Mixed Models Research

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (7) ◽  
pp. 887-899 ◽  
Author(s):  
David F. Feldon ◽  
Colby Tofel-Grehl
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Mixed Models ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Mixed Methodology ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
Personal Meanings ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Phenomenography is a methodological paradigm, which emphasizes personal conceptions as a necessary construct to understand the relationship between the physical events that people experience and the personal meanings that they derive from those experiences. This perspective provides a useful framework for mixed methodology research, because its ontology provides both equal legitimacy to objective and subjective phenomena and an integrated paradigm within which one can jointly engage quantitative and qualitative methods. We examine several instances of mixed methods research from the literature that utilize a phenomenographic perspective and identify implications for further development of mixed research strategies.

Mixed Methods

2021 ◽  
pp. 169-174
Author(s):  
Manfredi Valeriani ◽  
Vicki L. Plano Clark
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Central Idea ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Status ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

This chapter examines mixed-methods research, which is an approach that involves the integration of quantitative and qualitative methods at one or more stages of a research study. The central idea behind mixed-methods research is that the intentional combination of numeric-based methods with narrative-based methods can best provide answers to some research questions. The ongoing attempts to construct a simple and common conceptualization of mixed-methods provide a good indicator of the status of mixed-methods itself. mixed-methods research has emerged as a formalized methodology well suited to addressing complex problems, and is currently applied throughout the social sciences and beyond. Nowadays, researchers interested in combining quantitative and qualitative methods can benefit from the growing knowledge about the epistemological foundations, essential considerations, and rigorous designs that have been advanced for mixed-methods research.

From zero to ‘you’ and back: A mixed methods study comparing the use of two open personal constructions in Finnish

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikael Varjo ◽  
Karita Suomalainen
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Large Corpus

This article focuses on two Finnish personal constructions which can be used to create indexically open reference, i.e. they can be used to refer to generalized or shared human experiences. These two constructions are the zero-person construction and the open 2nd person singular construction. Using Finnish everyday conversational data, we (i) statistically analyze the distributional semantico-grammatical differences in the use of the zero-person and open 2nd person singular constructions, and (ii) examine these differences on a clausal and sequential level in interactional contexts. In our analysis, we integrate quantitative and qualitative methods. Our aim is to show that by mixing methods it is possible to both reveal the recurring semantico-grammatical patterns of the constructions across a large corpus and analyze how these patterns are shaped by the ongoing interaction.

scholarly journals How Effective Is Youth Volunteering as an Employment Strategy? A Mixed Methods Study of England

Sociology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 763-781
Author(s):  
Bryony Hoskins ◽  
Pauline Leonard ◽  
Rachel Wilde
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Citizenship Education ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Longitudinal Survey ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Support Policy ◽  
The Relationship

Volunteering is routinely advocated in British policy as a key mechanism for young people to gain employment, but with little evidence of its viability as a strategy. Indeed, the limited research in this area suggests the link is weak and that access to good quality volunteering is differentiated along class lines. This article draws on a mixed methods approach, using survey data from the Citizenship Education Longitudinal Survey and qualitative interviews, to analyse the relationship between youth volunteering and employment. It finds that volunteering is not unequivocally beneficial for employment, particularly if it does not offer career-related experience or is imposed rather than self-initiated. It can even have a negative effect on employment. Furthermore, social class mediates access to volunteering opportunities most likely to convert into employment. We conclude there is little evidence to support policy assumptions that, in the short term, volunteering has a positive relationship to paid employment.

Television and protest in East Germany’s revolution, 1989–1990: A mixed-methods analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marko Grdešić
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Time Series Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Event Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Series Analysis ◽  
East German ◽  
Television Coverage ◽  
The Relationship

This article uses a mixed-methods approach to analyze the relationship between television and protest during East Germany’s revolution. The content of television newscasts, both West German and East German, is analyzed together with protest event data. There are two key findings. First, West German coverage of protests is associated with an increase in protest in the first phase of the revolution. This finding emerges from time series analysis. Second, West German and East German television coverage were interacting, with the latter reacting to the former. This finding emerges from both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Organizational Leadership: Motives and Behaviors of Leaders in Current Organizations

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 267-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margarita Martí ◽  
Francisco Gil ◽  
Angel Barrasa
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Organizational Leadership ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Behavioral Patterns ◽  
Traditional Research ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Organizational leadership is fundamental for the working and development of current organizations. It helps members of an organization to face transcendental challenges. One of the fundamental aspects of leaders is their personal characteristics and behaviour as perceived by their co-workers. Although research has established a relationship between these components, findings have failed to come up with any congruent evidence and further to this the organizations and contexts used are from several decades ago.This article, which forms part of the international GLOBE project, analyses the relationship between motives and behaviour as perceived by co-workers in organizations, using quantitative and qualitative methods and including technological innovations. Using samples from 40 corporate directors and 84 of their co-workers, from different companies, it confirms how the main motives of leaders (power, affiliation and achievement) are related to different behavioral patterns (power to authoritarian, non-dependent and non-social-skill behaviours; affiliation to relationship and dependent behaviors, and achievement to proactive behaviors). It discusses the results with relation to traditional research and suggests practical measures and proposals for future investigations in this area.

scholarly journals Examination of Patience Tendency Levels of University Students: An Intercultural Comparison

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yavuz Ercan Gul
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Cultural Traditions ◽  
Screening Technique ◽  
Intercultural Comparison ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

In this research, it was aimed to interculturally research the value of patience with the data obtained from the students who participated in the study from two different countries. The research was designed as a mixture of quantitative and qualitative methods. Accordingly, the Traditional Screening Technique based on quantitative data and the Phenomenological Technique based on qualitative data were used together in the research. In this study, the patience levels of university students were generally calculated high. The patience levels of Turkish students were discovered to be lower than those of Kyrgyz students. According to the results of the interviews, there are differences in Turkish and Kyrgyz students' understanding of patience. It is seen that Turkish students attribute the value of patience to religion, believing that patience is transferred to Turks from religion, while Kyrgyz students associate patience with their cultural traditions. It is thought that this study will contribute to values and character education, especially to the literature on patience. The relationship and differences between the patience levels of university students and different variables and their effects on each other can be researched. Programs can be developed to increase the patience levels of university students.

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