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affecting methods - methodological pluralism

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range of methods to collect different kinds of data
suitable/practical for producing fullest possible data
increase sociological understanding of social life

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affecting methods - why is methodological pluralism used?

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to check the results are valid and reliable

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affecting methods - triangulation

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doing an observation after a questionnaire to check people acted as they said

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affecting methods - what does theoretical issues impact?

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how something is investigated - research method

what is studies - research topic

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affecting methods - what are other considerations?

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ethical and practical