Triangulation
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2017
Abstract
In nursing research, triangulation refers to the use of multiple sources to validate findings by the nursing researcher. It involves the combination of both quantitative and qualitative research methods within a single study. The term “triangulation” has its roots in modern mathematics and can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks. It is found in the field of navigation and facilitates the concept of determining an unknown point by means of knowing the location of two known points. This mixed-method or multimethod research in nursing research refers to the ability to strengthen a study design by the use of two or more research designs, thus increasing a researcher's ability to interpret findings. The most common being the combination of qualitative and quantitative research.
ISBN
9780826133052
Recommended Citation
Goncalves, S. A., & Standing, T. (2017). Triangulation. In J. Fitzpatrick (Ed.), Encyclopedia of nursing research (4th ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. Retrieved from https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/spennurres/triangulation/0?institutionId=4247
Publication
Encyclopedia of nursing research
Edition
4th ed.
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Comments
Encyclopedia entry.