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What is triangulation in sociology research?

Using more than one method or source to study the same topic and check the results.

To make findings more valid and to build a fuller picture.

Using two or more research methods on the same question.

Comparing data from different times, places, or groups of people.

More than one researcher collects or analyses the data to reduce bias.

Using different versions of the same method, for example open and closed questions in one questionnaire.

Using different methods together, for example a questionnaire and an interview on the same topic.

If different methods or sources agree, the results are more likely to be true.

Finding similar patterns across methods or sources suggests the results are consistent.

It can take more time and money, and findings may conflict.

Set a clear question, choose at least two methods or sources, collect data, then compare and explain any differences.