An Investigation of Discrepancies between Qualitative and Quantitative Findings in Survey Research
Keywords:
mixed methods, research methods, qualitative findings, quantitative results, survey research, discrepant findingsAbstract
The purpose of this paper is to bring attention to an important
aspect of mixed methods research design which occurs when the
qualitative findings do not match the quantitative findings within a
particular study. Different perspectives on this phenomenon attempt to
understand and then to resolve such differences. The authors present
these various perspectives as well as an example of a study which
illustrates the phenomenon in question. Recommendations for
resolving differences within the study are given based on the
perspectives presented and conclusions are drawn relevant to an
analysis founded in the literature.
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