Volume : III, Issue : VII, July - 2014

Methodology driven Dilemma of Social Science Research: Choosing between R and Q Methodology

Dr. Vijay Kumar Grover

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The paper is an introduction and application of R and Q methodologies to deal with social science research problems. Both R & Q methodologies have merits and limitations in their operation, but author proposes a triangulation method to blend the advantages of both the methodologies. Q–Methodology could be seen as replacement of qualitative analysis in original triangulation research methods. But at the same time it is much more scientific, reliable and objective in nature. Q–Methodology is most suitable technique for dealing with subjective issues which has situational and contextual importance. This can be used for theory building in dealing with subjective issues like feelings, sentiments, values, behaviours and the like. Thus paper is an attempt to find possibility of blending rather than differentiating both R & Q methodologies. 

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Dr. Vijay Kumar Grover Methodology driven Dilemma of Social Science Research: Choosing between R and Q Methodology Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.4, Issue.7 July 2014

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