Combining qualitative and quantitative research within mixed method research designs: A methodological review
International Journal of Nursing StudiesPublished 17 November 2010Open access
Ulrika Östlund, Lisa Kidd, Yvonne Wengström, Neneh Rowa‐Dewar
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The use of the methodological metaphor of triangulation on convergent, complementary, and divergent results from mixed methods studies is exemplified and an example of developing theory from such data is provided.
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A trend for conducting parallel data analysis on quantitative and qualitative data in mixed methods healthcare research has been identified in the studies included in this review. Using triangulation as a methodological metaphor can facilitate the integration of qualitative and quantitative findings, help researchers to clarify their theoretical propositions and the basis of their results. This can offer a better understanding of the links between theory and empirical findings, challenge theoretical assumptions and develop new theory.
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