researchcombining
Researchcombining is an umbrella concept describing the deliberate integration of multiple research methods, disciplinary perspectives, or data sources to address questions that exceed the reach of any single approach. It encompasses practices such as mixed-methods designs, integrative reviews, data fusion, and collaborative, cross-disciplinary work.
By combining diverse tools and viewpoints, researchcombining aims to increase validity, depth, and applicability. It can
Implementation typically involves careful alignment of research questions, data management plans, and an explicit strategy for
Challenges include epistemological differences among fields, data incompatibilities, governance and ethical considerations, publication norms, and the
Applications span health, environmental science, education, and policy research, where combining qualitative and quantitative evidence or
Although widely used in practice, researchcombining lacks a single standardized methodology. It overlaps with interdisciplinarity, mixed