- Sampling focuses on high value subjects.
- Holistic focus (looking at the “big picture”).
- Multiple sources provide understanding of complex situations and behavior.
- Narrative reports more accessible than statistical tables to many non-statisticians.
- Triangulation strengthens validity of findings.
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- Lack of clear evaluation design may frustrate clients.
- Lack of generalizability.
- Presenting multiple perspectives makes it difficult to reach consensus and provide a neat executive summary (“bottom line”).
- Individual factors not isolated.
- Interpretivist methods appear too subjective.
- Lack of clear documentation of methods makes it difficult for client/reader to assess validity.
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