An examination of philosophical paradigms and a rationale for adopting a mixed methods approach

Ernest Azzopardi; Robert Nash

doi:10.3727/108354214X13963557455522

An examination of philosophical paradigms and a rationale for adopting a mixed methods approach

Ernest Azzopardi, Robert Nash^*

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Bond Business School

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This article examines the ontological, epistemological, and methodological assumptions of some alternative philosophical paradigms that can inform the study on tourism. It presents logical and gradually developing arguments for the choice of the methodological stance, and the selection of analytical methods of inquiry.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	151-159
Number of pages	9
Journal	Tourism Analysis
Volume	19
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3727/108354214X13963557455522
Publication status	Published - 2014

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