Why Triangulate?
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| Title: | Why Triangulate? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mathison, Sandra |
| Source: | Educational Researcher. Mar 1988 17(2):13-17. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 1988 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Opinion Papers Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Research Needs, Research Problems, Research Reports, Research Utilization, Researchers, Social Science Research |
| ISSN: | 0013-189X |
| Abstract: | Triangulation strategy results in evidence characterized by the following: (1) convergence; (2) inconsistency; and (3) contradiction. In order to render the data sensible, the researcher or evaluator must report data collection procedures, as well as the three levels of information from which explanations of social phenomena are constructed. (BJV) |
| Entry Date: | 1988 |
| Accession Number: | EJ371464 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Triangulation strategy results in evidence characterized by the following: (1) convergence; (2) inconsistency; and (3) contradiction. In order to render the data sensible, the researcher or evaluator must report data collection procedures, as well as the three levels of information from which explanations of social phenomena are constructed. (BJV) |
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| ISSN: | 0013-189X |
