A Comparative Analysis of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods and a Justification for Adopting Mixed Methods in Social Research.
| dc.contributor.author | Haq, Muhibul | * |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2015-08-28T11:00:49Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2015-08-28T11:00:49Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2015 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Haq M (2014) A comparative analysis of qualitative and quantitative research methods and a justification for use of mixed methods in social research. Annual PhD Conference, University of Bradford School of Management. June 2014. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10454/7389 | |
| dc.description | yes | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | The aim of this review is to create awareness about uses of available social research methods and to provide a guideline in adopting appropriate methods specifically in qualitative and mixed methods research genre. Based on the review of contemporary social research methods I believe that mixed methods research produces more accurate results than relying on either qualitative or quantitative methods alone in explaining complex social issues. This paper contributes to the methodological literature in two areas. First, create awareness among social researchers and students about the available research methods in order to help them to adopt suitable research designs in addressing their particular research questions. Second, encourage scholars from all disciplines to theorize further, especially in the field of mixed methods, and engage in a dialogue in order to improve methodological appropriateness for future research in social sciences. | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.rights | © 2014 The Author. Reproduced by permission from the copyright holder. | en_US |
| dc.subject | Qualitative research methods; Quantitative research methods; Mixed methods research; Social research paradigms | en_US |
| dc.title | A Comparative Analysis of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods and a Justification for Adopting Mixed Methods in Social Research. | en_US |
| dc.status.refereed | yes | en_US |
| dc.date.Accepted | 2015 | |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |
| dc.type.version | final draft paper | en_US |
| refterms.dateFOA | 2018-07-25T12:07:19Z |
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