Qualitative and quantitative analysis for political studies. Trilateral science, experimental methodology and Grounded Theory

Authors

  • Adolfo Eslava, Mg. Universidad EAFIT

Abstract

The paper discuss the application of qualitative and quantitative techniques in political studies. It describes the classical proposal of Johan Galtung, known as trilateral science, which invites to the permanent contrast to confirm, validate and accept facts and ideas; then it explores Grounded Theory as a mechanism to achieve and explore data in order to identify a possible dialogue with experimental methodology. Finally, it shows social capital as a case study to demon strate the relevance of multi methodological applications.

Keywords:

social capital, Galtung, Grounded Theory, experimental methodology, trilateral science