Convergent evidence from diverse methods strengthens scientific claims

Evidence

Marilynn Brewer cared about methodology. She recognized the benefits of multiple methods to converge on an idea, and her empirical work employed a variety of methodologies, from ethnography and field research to survey research and basic experimental laboratory research. Marilynn has been truly ambidextrous when it comes to data. Moreover, she has written widely on the proper understanding and creative use of research methodologies for testing hypotheses in the social sciences. — Roderick M. Kramer, Geoffrey J. Leonardelli, Robert W. Livingston, Social Cognition, Social Identity, and…, 79

Categorization

• DEFINE: Illustrates methodological triangulation as practiced across field, survey, and lab work.