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Crook, D (1997) Empirical enquiry or metaphysics? Re-specifying the methodological debate. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(02), 56–71.

Holt, G D (1997) Construction research questionnaires and attitude measurement: relative index or mean?. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(02), 88–96.

Lenard, D, Raftery, J and McGeorge, D (1997) Designing a research methodology. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(02), 19–33.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction; innovation culture; post-positivism; research method
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1358-9180
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  • Abstract:
    Using as an example of a recently completed project on innovation culture in construction, it is shown that in mature social sciences, quantitative and qualitative methods may be routinely used in tandem to achieve high levels of authenticity and generalizability. The benefits of 'triangulation' are demonstrated. The key objective is to show that opposing paradigms are not necessarily mutually exclusive and that tangible benefits may be achieved by using methods stemming from both where appropriate.

McCabe, S (1997) Using suitable tools for researching what quality managers in construction organizations actually do. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(02), 72–87.

Rooke, J D (1997) Developing a more empirical approach to culture, attitude and motivation in construction management research: a critique and a proposal. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(02), 45–55.

Root, D, Fellows, R F and Hancock, M (1997) Quantitative versus qualitative or positivism and interactionism: a reflection of ideology in the current methodological debate?. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(02), 34–44.

Runeson, G (1997) The methodology of building economics research. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(02), 3–18.