methodological pluralism

[mɛθədəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈplʊrəlɪzəm]
nounpl: methodological pluralisms
pluralismo metodológico
1. The philosophical and scientific approach that accepts and promotes the use of multiple research methods, theoretical frameworks, and epistemological perspectives in investigating phenomena, recognizing that different methodologies can provide complementary insights.
The research team embraced methodological pluralism by combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to gain a comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior.
A equipe de pesquisa abraçou o pluralismo metodológico ao combinar pesquisas quantitativas com entrevistas qualitativas para obter uma compreensão abrangente do comportamento do consumidor.
2. The rejection of methodological monism or the belief that a single scientific method is superior; instead valuing diverse approaches across disciplines.
In contemporary psychology, methodological pluralism has become essential as researchers recognize that experimental, observational, and case study methods all contribute valuable knowledge.
Na psicologia contemporânea, o pluralismo metodológico tornou-se essencial, pois os pesquisadores reconhecem que os métodos experimentais, observacionais e de estudo de caso contribuem com conhecimento valioso.
Methodological pluralism has gained significant prominence in Brazilian and Portuguese academia since the 21st century, particularly in social sciences and education research. It reflects a shift away from rigid positivist traditions toward more inclusive and integrative research practices. In the United States, this concept is central to contemporary social science and health research methodology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
multi-method approachmethodological diversitymixed-methods researchepistemological pluralism
Antonyms / Antônimos
methodological monismmethodological fundamentalismsingle-method approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pluralismo metodológico
Standard usage in academic and scientific contexts
São Paulo
pluralismo metodológico
Commonly used in major research universities and academic publications
Rio de Janeiro
pluralismo metodológico
Standard academic term in research institutions
Portugal
pluralismo metodológico
Identical usage in Portuguese academia; sometimes expanded as 'pluralismo de métodos'

Related Words

mixed-methods researchtriangulationepistemologyresearch methodologyparadigmquantitative researchqualitative researchinterdisciplinarity

Related Idioms & Phrases

use multiple tools in the toolbox
taking different approaches to the same problem
combining different methodologies
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