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The Integration of Fieldwork and Survey Methods

Author(s) -

Sam D. Sieber

Publication year - 1973

Publication title -

american journal of sociology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.755

H-Index - 181

eISSN - 1537-5390

pISSN - 0002-9602

DOI - 10.1086/225467

Subject(s) - exploit , data collection , survey methodology , style (visual arts) , order (exchange) , survey research , data science , computer science , survey data collection , management science , sociology , psychology , social science , business , engineering , geography , computer security , applied psychology , mathematics , archaeology , statistics , finance

A historical antagonism between the proponents of qualitative fieldwork and of survey research has prevented recognition of the benefits to be gained by employing both methods in the same study. Each method can be greatly strenthenedby appealing to the unique qualities of the other. Through examination of a number of cases in which the methods have been integrated, it is possible to discern important benefits is design, data collection, and analysis. In order tofully exploit the advantages of integration, however, adjustments in traditionalprocedures will have to be made, thereby yielding a new style of social research.

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