Darnell, Judith and Wolstencroft, Peter (2018) The best of both worlds : pragmatism, personality, investigator greed, self-identity and the multi-skills set in the choice of mixed methods. The Authors. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Much research is reported to align with one of the two main traditional paradigms (positivism or interpretivism). However, when sufficiently explored, a cross-over exists between the two. As an example, much of the qualitative research which is reported to be reflective of the interpretivist paradigm is completed using positivist approaches (Crotty, 1998; Denzin and Lincoln, 2008). Additionally, quantitative researchers who engage in data collection often ignore the idea of reflexivity but undoubtedly influence participants in some way through their communication, body language and facial expression, despite initially assuming a positivist stance. On closer inspection, it transpires that elements from both of the traditional paradigms have often been used together within education-based research.

Item Type:	Scholarly Text
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	Other > Centre for Lifelong Learning
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Qualitative research -- Methodology, Positivism, Education -- Research - Methodology
Publisher:	The Authors
Official Date:	27 August 2018
Dates:	Date Event 27 August 2018 Available
Institution:	University of Warwick
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Unpublished
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Copyright Holders:	The Author(s)

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