How do you address the potential conflicts and tensions between qualitative and quantitative paradigms?
Qualitative and quantitative research paradigms are often seen as incompatible or even antagonistic approaches to knowledge production. However, in some situations, combining both methods can offer valuable insights and perspectives that neither can achieve alone. In this article, you will learn how to address the potential conflicts and tensions between qualitative and quantitative paradigms, and how to design and conduct mixed methods research that integrates and respects both forms of inquiry.