BrustSchiffrinmetoden

BrustSchiffrinmetoden is a fictional methodological framework described in some academic writing and teaching materials as a hybrid approach for conducting and interpreting social-science research. The name is conventionally attributed to two hypothetical researchers, Brust and Schiffrin, whose partnership is used in classroom examples to illustrate integration of qualitative and quantitative reasoning.

Core principles emphasize contextual embodiment and systematic structure. The method prescribes an iterative cycle consisting of problem framing, multi-method data collection, transparent coding, triangulation, and synthesis, with frequent stakeholder feedback. This cycle is intended to promote clarity in how evidence is gathered, interpreted, and connected to theoretical claims.

In practice, BrustSchiffrinmetoden is described as applicable to education, linguistics, and organizational studies in teaching scenarios. It is not widely adopted in published research and is typically presented as a didactic model rather than as an established protocol. The approach is often used to help students practice designing studies that balance depth and generalizability while highlighting the role of assumptions and interpretation.

Critics cite the lack of empirical validation, potential vagueness in terms and steps, and dependence on researcher interpretation. Proponents argue that it helps students understand triangulation and iterative theory-building when used as a teaching device, and that its structured cycle can illuminate how different data strands inform each other in a coherent narrative.