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    Utilizing Mixed Research Methods to Develop a Quantitative Assessment Tool: An Example From Explosive Remnants of a War Clearance Program

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    Durham, J.
    Tan, Boon
    White, R.
    Date
    2011
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Durham, Jo and Tan, Boon and White, Rob. 2011. Utilizing Mixed Research Methods to Develop a Quantitative Assessment Tool: An Example From Explosive Remnants of a War Clearance Program. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. 5 (3): pp. 312-226.
    Source Title
    Journal of Mixed Methods Research
    DOI
    10.1177/1558689811402505
    ISSN
    1558-6898
    School
    School of Nursing and Midwifery
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/36606
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    Abstract

    This article outlines the process of developing a quantitative instrument and livelihood assetindex. The intent of the index was to assess household perspectives of the impact of the removalof explosive remnants of war on livelihoods. Conducted in the Lao People's Democratic Republic,the study used a sequential mixed methods design. It began with a qualitative component, whichinformed instrument development. The article discusses the instrument development processand some of the challenges faced. These included developing a reliable livelihood asset index andfinding the limitations of quantitative indexes in this setting. Another challenge was reconcilingtensions in mixing methods informed by different worldviews.

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