Mixed Methods Research in The South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences: An Investigation of Trends in the Literature
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Authors
Patrick, Ngulube
Beatrice, Ngulube
Issue Date
2015
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Mixed methods , quantitative methods , design, qualitative , methodological pluralism , pluralism, mixed methods design
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Abstract
Mixed methods research (MMR), which is touted as a third methodological movement is increasingly
becoming a popular approach in several fields as a result of the promise it holds to providing a better and
balanced investigation of research problems in context. In spite of that, there is limited knowledge about its
pervasiveness in economic and management sciences in South Africa. Based on a content analysis of 332
articles published in The South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences from 2003 to 2011,
the main purpose of this quantitative study is to explore the prevalence of MMR in SAJEMS. Although
methodological advances have been made in the field of economic and management sciences as reflected
in the articles in SAJEMS, the findings reveal that scholars employ quantitative and qualitative
methodologies than MMR. Given the paucity of MMR in the field, this study underscores the potential
benefits of embracing methodological pluralism as it offers methodological and theoretical benefits. First, the
use of MMR provides the possibility for researchers to obtain a comprehensive picture of a phenomenon
under investigation and achieve their research purpose effectively. Secondly, its utilisation may also
contribute to theory development and the maturity of the field as reflected in SAJEMS
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Citation
Beautrice Ngulube, Patrick Ngulube 2015. Mixed Methods Research in The South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences: An Investigation of Trends in the Literature 18 (1) 1-13
Publisher
OJS
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Issue
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DOI
ISSN
2222-3436