Underlying Theoretical and Philosophical Assumptions   (pt2)                 900w

Mixed method approach tend to use pragmatic knowledge claim; employ concurrent and transformative strategy of inquiry; and employ both open-and-closed- ended questions, both emerging and predetermined approaches, and both quantitative and qualitative data and analysis.

Judging from the component of these three possible frameworks, the Quantitative approach appears to be most compatible with the research strategy and the philosophical perspective that has been considered by the research in the previous sections. At this stage the reader should understand that the direction taken by social researchers is influenced by a variety of factors; research strategy, ontology, and epistemology. These are the methodological considerations or logic behind the method of data collection that should be employed. The author believes that so far, the roles played by these factors have been made explicit. Against this backdrop, the quantitative research approach that takes the position of a post-positivist, employs a survey strategy of inquiry as against experimental strategy (because the object of study is human), using predetermined approaches (closed-ended questions) is the preferred approach. This implies a survey methodology.

2.4 Rationale for the chosen Methodology

With respect to the research question and aim of this study which is to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of poultry handlers regarding avian influenza. Several reasons