The aim of this paper is to revise the development of the methodological thinking in psychology, underlying the central role of mixed methods. The article is based on a discussion on the main general aspects of mixed methods, in order to show that mixed methods does necessarily produce a new starting point in the mismatch between quantitative and qualitative methods. Through the discussion of these aspects, the paper highlights conditions in which mixed methods can become fruitful instruments of research.
METHODOLOGICAL THINKING IN PSYCHOLOGY: STARTING FROM MIXED METHODS
DE GREGORIO, EUGENIO
2008-01-01
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to revise the development of the methodological thinking in psychology, underlying the central role of mixed methods. The article is based on a discussion on the main general aspects of mixed methods, in order to show that mixed methods does necessarily produce a new starting point in the mismatch between quantitative and qualitative methods. Through the discussion of these aspects, the paper highlights conditions in which mixed methods can become fruitful instruments of research.
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