Q-Methodology as a Qualiquantalogical Approach and Reflections on Its Usability in Educational Researches

Abstract

The process of developing new research approaches is still an ongoing process in order to make the findings and results of the researches carried out for educational sciences, a social science field, more qualified. In this process, it can be said that Q-methodology, which was developed by feeding from both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, will benefit researchers as a mixed method. Therefore, in this review, first, Q-methodology and its general features are discussed as a qualiquantalogical approach. In this context, the general definition and characteristics of Q-methodology, how it is applied, data analysis and interpretation in Q-methodology, the level of relationship of the method with today's educational research are mentioned. As a result, it was emphasized that Q-methodology is an important approach for the field of educational research and that it should be followed carefully.