Expanding the Horizon: Rigorous Research for Social Good

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Expanding the Horizon: Rigorous Research for Social Good As we enter 2026, the Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies (RTM) is moving forward with a renewed sense of clarity and purpose. Our North Star for the year ahead is simple yet profound: Connecting, mentoring, and empowering researc...

From Triangulation to Integration: The Evolution of Mixed Methods Thinking

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From Triangulation to Integration: The Evolution of Mixed Methods Thinking Picture this: it’s 1978, and Norman Denzin publishes . He introduces “triangulation” as a method to strengthen findings, utilize multiple methods, and gain a more comprehensive picture of reality. Sounds straightforward, rig...

Why the Mixed-method Versus Multi-method Terminology Debate Still Matters as We Approach 2026?

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Why the Mixed-method Versus Multi-method Terminology Debate Still Matters as We Approach 2026? Here’s why: the language we use shapes how we design studies, teach students, and justify our choices to funders and journals. If I tell a grant panel I’m doing “mixed methods” but actually mean “multi-me...

Untangling the Jargon: Mixed Methods vs. Multi-Method vs. Mixed Data

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Untangling the Jargon: Mixed Methods vs. Multi-Method vs. Mixed Data If you’ve ever sat in a research methods seminar and felt your head spin when people toss around “mixed methods,” “multi-method,” and “mixed data” like they’re the same thing… you’re not alone. Even seasoned scholars sometimes blu...

Listening Like a Qualitative Researcher: Tips for Engaging with Stories, Experiences, and Meaning

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Listening Like a Qualitative Researcher: Tips for Engaging with Stories, Experiences, and Meaning In our last post, we explored why listening is more than just hearing words; it’s about engaging deeply with stories, experiences, and meanings. This kind of listening is essential for qualitative rese...