Qualitative method

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Synopsis: Method: Qualitative method:

two contributions addressed the broadening of well-established quantitative methods to mesh with qualitative methods. This approach should provide enhancement to models in the future.

Methodologically, backcasting tends to rely on qualitative methods in order to capture the full range of aspects that can potentially come into play in the course of a scenario pathway,

and qualitative methods applied as support to a well functioning knowledge triangle, and to the increasing role of modelling and simulation in developing a better understanding of complexity

In effect, the systemic collaboration between different FTA METHODS, namely between quantitative and qualitative methods is becoming increasingly popular

A concrete example of a combination between quantitative and qualitative methods in FTA, namely between scenario and modelling analysis, can be found in the so-called International Futures (IFS.‘‘

For an overview of the main issues and challenges associated with the combination between quantitative and qualitative methods in the field of FTA,

combining quantitative and qualitative methods, ''paper presented at the 4th International Seville Conference on Future-oriented technology analysis, Seville.

but the next section necessarily sets out briefly their relation to the purpose of the paper, namely the influence of ignorance and uncertainty on FTA. 5. Quantitative and qualitative methods in FTA In a sense,

and outputs and be supported by appropriate combinations of quantitative and qualitative methods, which are fit for purpose and context,

the guest editors of this special issue would stress that one needs to be careful before proposing the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods as the way forward,

The combination of quantitative and qualitative methods is feasible when it is not too costly in terms of time,

and qualitative methods portraying it as the only‘accepted 'or adequate approach would endanger diversity and competition of approaches.

and those applying qualitative methods. The FTA events have, since the beginning, provided an avenue to debate methodological aspects

the 2011 FTA Scientific Committee argued that the exclusive use of qualitative methods can lead to partial views on possible futures,

giving experts an opportunity to focus on particular technology areas using relevant qualitative methods. Thorleuchter et al. 35 demonstrate that patent-based quantitative approaches to cross-impact analysis for the identification of relationships between technologies can be used instead of,

or in combination with, traditional qualitative methods based on literature reviews. Identification of trends and wildcards: Quantitative methods can also be used to identify outliers (outstanding observations) which could be revised further by experts as potential wild cards.

Despite these and other longstanding attempts 58 61 for methodological combinations, the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods is still not the norm,

even in projects combining quantitative and qualitative methods, data 7 At first sight, this method is more suitable for FTA for businesses.

and qualitative methods, could be traced potentially back to the education system, where students are confronted early with choices between different options (such as the divide between social and natural sciences),

within and beyond the FTA COMMUNITIES. 6. Conclusions and further steps Although systematic integration of quantitative and qualitative methods in FTA is not a standard practice so far,

Applying Qualitative methods to Marketing Management Research, Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire, United kingdom, 2004.3 J. Brannen, Mixed methods research:

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