Abstract
Triangulation in research refers to the use of multiple techniques for gathering and/or handling data within a single study The original purpose of triangulation was to seek confirmation of apparent findings. There now appears to be support for a second purpose - completeness. This paper reviews the arguments surrounding the use of triangulation, and shows how its use facilitated one researcher's attempt to provide a complete picture of the phenomenon explored in a qualitative study of the adequacy of the nurse education system in Malta.
MeSH terms
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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Certification / standards
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Data Collection / methods*
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Data Collection / standards
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Data Interpretation, Statistical*
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Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / standards
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Education, Nursing, Diploma Programs / standards
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Focus Groups
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Humans
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Malta
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Models, Nursing
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Models, Organizational
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Nurses / standards
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Nursing Education Research / organization & administration*
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Nursing Methodology Research / organization & administration*
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Organizational Objectives
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Philosophy, Nursing
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Qualitative Research*
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Reproducibility of Results
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Research Design* / standards
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Time Factors