On becoming a pragmatic researcher: The importance of combining quantitative and qualitative research methodologies

International Journal of Social Research Methodology: Theory and Practice

Volumn 8, Issue 5, 2005, Pages 375-387

  Onwuegbuzie, Anthony ^a   Leech, Nancy ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO   (United States)

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EID: 29144435158     PISSN: 13645579     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13645570500402447     Document Type: Review

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