Methodological Issues Associated with Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Understanding Poverty Dynamics: Evidence from Uganda

David Lawson (), David Hulme and James Muwonge

No GPRG-WPS-077, Economics Series Working Papers from University of Oxford, Department of Economics

Abstract: The paper draws from ongoing research that aims to genuinely combine qualitative and quantitative (`Q-Squared`) research methodologies to further our understanding of poverty dynamics in Uganda. Using existing nationally representative panel data we use the same sampling frame and extend the panel by visiting the same households - collecting both life histories and further quantitative data, with the intention being, for this first paper in a series of outputs, to consider some of the methodological issues that are of importance when combining such research methods and furthering our knowledge of poverty dynamics. Overall we find that even when using relatively `dated` panel data as a base for `Q-Squared` work, although this may not be ideal for the sequencing and triangulation of data if undertaken correctly this can still provide the basis for very unique insights regarding key factors that underpin poverty dynamics.

Keywords: Poverty Dynamics; Q2; Q-Squared; Life Histories; HIV/AIDS; Uganda (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007-05-01
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