Triangulation in Data Analysis: A Vital Qualitative Research Tool

Authors

  • Dr. Denise Land Walden University image/svg+xml Author
  • Dr Yvonne Doll Author

Keywords:

Triangulation, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Bias, Transcript Review, Social Change, Yin's 5-step Thematic Analysis, Braun and Clarke's 6-step Thematic Analysis

Abstract

Insight into this paper: Qualitative researchers are often surrounded by rich data but face a persistent challenge: determining whether their interpretations genuinely reflect the phenomenon being studied or merely their own analytic lens. This paper explores triangulation as a practical and conceptual tool for enhancing the rigor of qualitative inquiry research. By examining triangulation within the broader context of qualitative data analysis, the authors show how deliberately viewing a phenomenon from multiple perspectives can enhance rigor, credibility, and trustworthiness. Rather than treating triangulation as a procedural checkbox, the paper positions it as a disciplined way of thinking that helps researchers surface complexity, reduce interpretive blind spots, and produce findings that are more defensible and meaningful.

Author Biographies

  • Dr. Denise Land, Walden University

    Affiliated with Walden University's College of Management and Human Potential, serving as the Academic Coordinator for the Doctor of Business Administration program.

    EDUCATION:

    Doctoral of Management, University of Phoenix; Masters of Social Work, University of California, Sacramento;

    Professional activities encompass both for-profit and nonprofit organization management and administration, with specialized training in areas such as organizational development, leadership, finance, human resource management, and human service delivery. Responsibilities have included fund development, budget/finance administration, community relations, multi-agency collaboration and integration strategies, incident response planning and training, client service administration, as well as employee supervision and performance evaluation. Consulting work has included coordination, collaboration, and networking activities for government, community, and school-based integrated service organizations, facilitating public-private collaborative efforts to bring services to communities that emphasize resident involvement, self-advocacy, and empowerment practices. Research interests include Management and public policy, systems theory and integration, strategic management and planning, sustainability, future studies, integrating business, Nonprofit, and Government Spheres of influence, leadership and organizational change, nonprofit leadership and management, and social service issues.

  • Dr Yvonne Doll

    Dr. Doll is an academic coordinator at Walden University for the Doctor of Business Administration program. More information about her can be found at https://www.waldenu.edu/why-walden/faculty/yvonne-doll

     

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Published

12/19/2025

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Vol. 1 (2025): Insights Fall Issue 2025

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