Few empirical studies exist to guide researchers in determining the number of focus groups
necessary for a research study. The analyses described here provide foundational evidence …

This article proposes contemporary best-practice recommendations for stated preference
(SP) studies used to inform decision making, grounded in the accumulated body of peer …

Qualitative researchers often have to decide whether to collect data using focus groups or
individual interviews. We systematically compare these two methods on their ability to …

Triangulation refers to the use of multiple methods or data sources in qualitative research to
develop a comprehensive understanding of phenomena (Patton, 1999). Triangulation also …

Ecological intensification is a new concept in agriculture that addresses the double
challenge of maintaining a level of production sufficient to support needs of human …

This book aims to provide a sound grounding in social science research methods for
students and professionals working in the field of environmental conservation. Traditionally …

Empirical research in the field of work and organisational psychology has typically adopted
quantitative methods such as surveys or experiments. Comparatively less research has …

Biodiversity supports a range of ecosystems services that are of fundamental importance to
people in poor countries. Economic valuation of biodiversity is important for the development …

Blended learning in the Philippines is still considered new and young. However, this
growing demand for blended learning possesses problems and challenges that are …

As members of a democratic society, individuals face complex decisions about whether to
support climate change mitigation, vaccinations, genetically modified food, nanotechnology …