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Do Two Research Cultures Imply Two Scientific Paradigms?
Abstract
In A Tale of Two Cultures, Gary Goertz and James Mahoney (2012) seek to describe two distinct social science cultures: “quantitative” and “qualitative.” Cultural differences such as these often provide an excuse for groups to retreat to separate sides, to wallow in in-group solidarity, and to prepare for a long and stubborn dispute instead of seeking compromise and agreement. Goertz and Mahoney profess no desire to start a civil war in the...
Paper Details
Title
Do Two Research Cultures Imply Two Scientific Paradigms?
Published Date
Dec 6, 2012
Volume
46
Issue
2
Pages
252 - 265
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