On Becoming a Pragmatic Researcher: The Importance of Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodologies

• Published in: International journal of social research methodology Vol. 8; no. 5; pp. 375 - 387
• Main Authors: Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J., Leech, Nancy L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 01.12.2005
• Subjects: Behavioural sciences; Competition; Methodology (Philosophical); Pragmatism; Qualitative analysis; Qualitative Methods; Quantitative analysis; Quantitative Methods; Research methods; Research workers; Social Science Research; U.S.A; United States of America

The last 100 years have witnessed a fervent debate in the USA about quantitative and qualitative research paradigms. Unfortunately, this has led to a great divide between quantitative and qualitative researchers, who often view themselves as in competition with each other. Clearly, this polarization...