
In mixed‑methods research, what does 'triangulation' refer to?
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Options:
- Using three statisticians to verify results
- Combining multiple methods or data sources to increase validity
- Repeating the same method three times to check reliability
- Restricting analysis to three core variables
Correct answer: Combining multiple methods or data sources to increase validity
Explanation: Triangulation uses multiple methods or sources to cross‑check findings and strengthen validity; Denzin popularized methodological triangulation in the 1970s (see his 1978 discussions).
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