This article addresses the possibility of combining quantitative and qualitative researchapproaches. The paradigms underlying quantitative and qualitative research (for example,positivism and postmodernism) are identified. The limitations and strengths of bothapproaches are highlighted, and the conclusion is reached that a combination of the twomethods builds on the strengths of both. This is followed by a discussion of three combinedmodels: (1) the two-phase model; (2) the dominant less-dominant model and (3) the mixedmethodology model. Two research types that combine quantitative and qualitativemethodologies and are especially useful to educators are explained. These are actionresearch and programme evaluation.
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