The triangulation combines qualitative and quantitative methods and complements those results to a comprehensive picture of the phenomenon under study. The approach has been used in some health studies, but has only scarcely been applied in demographic research.

Is triangulation qualitative?

Triangulation refers to the use of multiple methods or data sources in qualitative research to develop a comprehensive understanding of phenomena (Patton, 1999). Triangulation also has been viewed as a qualitative research strategy to test validity through the convergence of information from different sources.

Does quantitative research use triangulation?

Methodological triangulation involves the use of multiple qualitative and/or quantitative methods to study the program. If the conclusions from each of the methods are the same, then validity is established.