NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Methodological pluralism refers to researchers using a range of methods in the same piece of research. This allows for triangulation where qualitative and quantitative data can be produced in order to maximise validity and reliability.

Detailed explanation-2: -In social science triangulation is defined as the mixing of data or methods so that diverse viewpoints or standpoints cast light upon a topic. The mixing of data types, known as data triangulation, is often thought to help in validating the claims that might arise from an initial pilot study.

Detailed explanation-3: -Methodological pluralism involves finding value in a variety of sources of information, including believing that no research method is inherently superior to any other (Barker & Pistrang, 2005; Barker, Pistrang, & Elliott, 2002).

Detailed explanation-4: -Sociologists, who use triangulation, may increase the reliability and validity of their data. To find a fuller and more detailed picture of the topic the sociologist is researching – a more in-depth picture of social life.

Detailed explanation-5: -Theoretical pluralism occurs whenever qualitative researchers draw on more than a single theory as a theoretical framework to guide decisions about the research design and to make sense of their research findings.