Communities of Practice: A Research Paradigm for the Mixed Methods Approach  

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Denscombe, Martyn

Jenis: Article from Journal - e-Journal
Dalam koleksi: Mixed Methods Research vol. 2 no. 3 (Jul. 2008), page 270-283.
Topik: communities of practice; mixed methods; pragmatism; research paradigm
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The mixed methods approach has emerged as a ‘‘third paradigm’’ for social research. It has developed a platform of ideas and practices that are credible and distinctive and that mark the approach out as a viable alternative to quantitative and qualitative paradigms. However, there are also a number of variations and inconsistencies within the mixed methods approach that should not be ignored. This article argues the need for a vision of research paradigm that accommodates such variations and inconsistencies. It is argued that the use of ‘‘communities of practice’’ as the basis for such a research paradigm is (a) consistent with the pragmatist underpinnings of the mixed methods approach, (b) accommodates a level of diversity, and (c) has good potential for understanding the methodological choices made by those conducting mixed methods research.

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