ERIC Number: EJ806133
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0313-7155
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Research Dilemmas: Paradigms, Methods and Methodology
Mackenzie, Noella; Knipe, Sally
Issues in Educational Research, v16 n2 p193-205 2006
In this article the authors discuss issues faced by early career researchers, including the dichotomy, which many research textbooks and journal articles create and perpetuate between qualitative and quantitative research methodology despite considerable literature to support the use of mixed methods. The authors review current research literature and discuss some of the language, which can prove confusing to the early career researcher and problematic for post-graduate supervisors and teachers of research. The authors argue that discussions of research methods in research texts and university courses should include mixed methods and should address the perceived dichotomy between qualitative and quantitative research methodology. (Contains 1 figure and 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Textbooks, Research Methodology, Journal Articles, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Literature Reviews, Educational Research, Constructivism (Learning), Transformative Learning, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods
Western Australian Institute for Educational Research Inc. 5/202 Coode Street, Como, Western Australia 6152, Australia. e-mail: editor@iier.org.au; Web site: http://www.waier.org.au
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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