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

Denscombe, Martyn·2008·Journal of Mixed Methods Research
DOI 10.1177/1558689808316807
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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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Metadata

Authors
Denscombe, M.
Venue
Journal of Mixed Methods Research
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2008-07
Volume
2
Issue
3
Pages
270-283
ISSN
  • 1558-6898 (ISSN-L)
  • 1558-6901
DOI
10.1177/1558689808316807
OpenAlex
W2115279371
Cited by
713
References
8
FWCI
103.03
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)

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