Сombining Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies in Sociolinguistic Research

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Чернобровкина ◽  
E. Chernobrovkina
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

The article deals with the methodology of current sociolinguistics. The author considers main disciplines of sociolinguistics, reviews the notions of quantitative and qualitative methods used in sociolinguistic studies and dwells upon a present tendency to employ mixed methods which combine the advantages of both methodological approaches.

Regime Type and Diffusion in Comparative Politics Methodology

2005 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen E. Hanson ◽  
Jeffrey S. Kopstein
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Comparative Politics ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Theoretical Problem ◽  
Causal Inferences ◽  
Scientific Inference ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies ◽  
And Diffusion ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Abstract.In recent years, several prominent political scientists have argued that quantitative and qualitative methodologies should be seen as united by a single logic of scientific inference. Just exactly how this reconciliation of quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches should be effected in practice, however, remains highly contentious. For all its promise, the project of uniting quantitative and qualitative methods in political science has thus reached something of an impasse. Participants on both sides of the quantitative/qualitative debate are convinced that this methodological divide should eventually be transcended, but few have abandoned the conviction that their preferred approach sets the standard by which progress in this endeavor should be judged. Evidently, we still lack consensus on precisely where the distinctive strengths of each methodological approach lie, and how these strengths can be combined effectively in systematic investigations of the political world. In this essay, we argue that a satisfactory synthesis of quantitative and qualitative methods for making causal inferences in comparative politics depends upon the resolution of a prior theoretical problem at the stage of research design: establishing a typology of political regimes and accounting for the mechanisms of their reproduction and diffusion over time and space.Résumé.Ces dernières années, plusieurs politologues éminents ont soutenu qu'il faudrait considérer les méthodologies quantitative et qualitative comme étant unies par une même logique de déduction scientifique. Comment réaliser cette réconciliation des approches quantitative et qualitative dans la pratique demeure cependant un sujet hautement contesté. Tout prometteur qu'il soit, le projet d'unifier les méthodes quantitative et qualitative en science politique se retrouve en fait dans une impasse. Les participants des deux côtés du débat quantitatif/qualitatif sont persuadés qu'il faudra un jour transcender cette fracture méthodologique, mais ils sont peu nombreux à avoir abandonné la conviction que l'approche qu'ils privilégient établit la norme qui permettra d'évaluer les progrès accomplis. Il est évident qu'il n'y a pas encore de consensus quant aux forces respectives précises de chaque méthode, ni sur la manière de les combiner efficacement pour procéder à des études systématiques du monde politique. Dans cet article, nous avançons qu'une synthèse satisfaisante des méthodes quantitative et qualitative pour arriver à des déductions causales en politique comparée exige qu'on s'emploie à résoudre d'abord un problème théorique à l'étape de la conception de la recherche, à savoir l'établissement d'une typologie des régimes politiques et l'inventaire des mécanismes de leur reproduction et de leur diffusion dans l'espace et dans le temps.

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.

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 Advocating mixed-methods approaches in health research

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 417-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
H MacKenzie Bryers ◽  
E VanTeijlingen ◽  
E Pitchforth
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Broad Overview ◽  
The Way

This methods paper provides researchers in Nepal with a broad overview of the practical and philosophical aspects of mixed-methods research.   The three authors have a wide-ranging expertise in planning and conducting mixed-methods studies.  The paper outlines the different paradigms or philosophies underlying quantitative and qualitative methods and some of the on-going debates about mixed-methods.   The paper further highlights a number of practical issues, such as (a) the particular mix and order of quantitative and qualitative methods; (b) the way of integrating methods from different philosophical stance; and (c) how to synthesise mixed-methods findings. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nje.v4i5.12018 Nepal Journal of Epidemiology 2014; 4(5):417-22

Nightlife tourism: A mixed methods study of young tourists at an international nightlife resort

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sébastien Tutenges
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Casual Sex ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Drawing on data generated through quantitative and qualitative methods, this article explores the prevalence and experiences of substance use, casual sex, commercial sex, and health problems among young Danish tourists at an international nightlife resort in Bulgaria. The article argues that the risks the tourists take should not be interpreted as a symptom of nihilism, pathology, or escapist inclinations. Rather, the tourists intentionally engage in certain forms of risk in order to move far beyond the mundane and into states of drunken adventure and memorable excess.

scholarly journals Advancements in Contemporary Physical Therapy Research: Use of Mixed Methods Designs

2009 ◽  
Vol 89 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Rauscher ◽  
Bruce H Greenfield
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Single Study ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
New Research ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

The purpose of this article is to advocate for the use of mixed methods designs in contemporary physical therapist research. Mixed methods designs are used for collecting, analyzing, and mixing both quantitative and qualitative data in a single study or series of studies to both explain and explore specific research problems, thereby enriching the breadth and depth of understanding phenomena. These designs are particularly well suited for physical therapist researchers to reveal the complexity of disablement, rehabilitation, and recovery processes. Although contextual factors influence a person's health condition and recovery, they remain empirically less understood and underexplored by physical therapist researchers. To address this gap, the authors describe various combinations of quantitative and qualitative methods and data within a single study or set of related studies and the decisions that underlie the uses of these combinations. They include examples from current physical therapist research and applications from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model. They argue that the rigorous application of quantitative and qualitative methods and data can propel physical therapist research and practice forward by stimulating new research questions, creating a holistic understanding of patient injury and rehabilitation, and contributing to innovative, complex treatment interventions.

scholarly journals Competitiveness Model of Bioethanol Industry

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 214
Author(s):  
Muzakar Isa ◽  
Kusmiati Kusmiati
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Working Capital ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Diamond Model ◽  
The Government ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

The need for energy is increasing every year. More than 80% of energy needs met by fossil fuels derived from petroleum and natural gas. To anticipate, the Government issued Presidential Regulation No. 5 of 2006 on the national energy. In this regulation, the government took steps to saving energy and looking for new sources of energy that are renewable and environmentally friendly. One is bioethanol. This study aims to analyze the competitiveness of bioethanol industry in Bekonang Sukoharjo. This study used mixed methods, namely the incorporation of quantitative and qualitative methods in a single study. The measurement of competitiveness is using Porter's Diamond Model. The results show the competitiveness of bioethanol industry is influenced by business strategy, potential buyers, working capital and innovation. Currently, bioethanol industry competitiveness is low.

scholarly journals Use of various strategies of mixed methods research in organizational culture diagnosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
S.A. Lipatov
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Natural Phenomenon ◽  
Theoretical Justification ◽  
Relevant Result ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Methodological Problems ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Differences between quantitative and qualitative methods at various levels are described. The advantages and disadvantages of these groups of methods are analyzed in relation to the process of studying the culture of the organization, it is concluded that the separate use of only one class of methods in the diagnosis of organizational culture can lead to the construction of an inadequate picture. The emergence of a strategy of “mixed methods” is quite natural phenomenon. However, the joint use of different methods in one study involves solving a number of methodological problems of their interrelation. We consider a variant of the theoretical justification that guides such studies, proposed by J. Green and her colleagues, based on which three strategies for mixing quantitative and qualitative methods in diagnosing the culture of an organization are described: triangulation, addition, and development. It is supposed that these strategies can be combined in the process of an organizational culture diagnosis in order to obtain a more complete, reliable and most relevant result.

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