The Use of Triangulation Methods in Qualitative Educational Research.

Triangulation involves the carejit! reviewing of data collected through different methods in order to achieve a more accurate and valid estimate of qualitative results for a particular construct. This paper describes how we used three qualitative methods of data collection to study attitudes of students toward graphing, hands-on activities, and cooperative grouping techniques using the triangulation method. By Maria Oliver-Hoyo and DeeDee Allen