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complementary methods research  

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  • Complementary methods refers to the use of more than one method when a researcher seeks illustration, clarification, or elaboration about research findings. Complementary methods research permits curriculum studies researchers to use quantitative and qualitative methods in the same study as needed to garner deeper insights. [Source: Encyclopedia of Curriculum Studies; Complementary Methods Research]

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