Monimenetelmällistä

Monimenetelmällistä is a Finnish term that translates to "multimethodological" in English. It refers to an approach or research strategy that employs multiple methods to investigate a phenomenon. This can encompass a variety of combinations, such as using both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques, or employing different theoretical frameworks within a single study. The core idea behind a monimenetelmällinen approach is to gain a more comprehensive and robust understanding than would be possible with a single method alone. By triangulating findings from different sources or perspectives, researchers can strengthen the validity and reliability of their conclusions. This approach is often adopted when a research question is complex and cannot be adequately addressed by a single methodological lens. For instance, a study on educational effectiveness might use surveys to gather broad quantitative data on student performance alongside interviews with teachers and students to capture qualitative insights into the learning experience. The strengths of monimenetelmällisyys lie in its ability to overcome the limitations inherent in any single method, providing a richer, more nuanced, and often more convincing picture of the subject under investigation.