Pragmatism for Mixed Method Research at Higher Education Level

Gohar Saleem Parvaiz (), Owais Mufti and Muhammad Wahab
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Gohar Saleem Parvaiz: Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar
Owais Mufti: Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar
Muhammad Wahab: Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar

Business & Economic Review, 2016, vol. 8, issue 2, 67-79

Abstract: Justifying mixed method approach through a philosophical paradigm is always a tough call, even for experienced researchers. In this regard, this research aims to justify the use of ‘Pragmatism’ supporting mixed method approach with the help of Laughlin (1995) matrix or methodological framework. For investigation, this research has used articulation approach; grounding essential theoretical information around pragmatism within Laughlin methodological framework to justify its use as a valid academic approach to mixed method research

Keywords: Mixed method approach; pragmatism; Laughlin matrix (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.22547/BER/8.2.5

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