The authors identify the philosophical underpinnings and valueβladenness of major research paradigms. They argue that useful and meaningful research findings for counseling can be generated from both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, provided that the researcher has an appreciatio
Qualitative and Quantitative Research: A Complementary Balance
β Scribed by Kenneth W. Borland Jr.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2001
- Weight
- 64 KB
- Volume
- 2001
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0271-0579
- DOI
- 10.1002/ir.25
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
Both of these research paradigms reflect legitimate and valuable forms of disciplined or systematic inquiry that often complement each other in the creation of knowledge.
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