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Measurement and Meaning: Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for the Analysis of Poverty and Social Exclusion in Latin America

By Quentin Wodon , Estanislao Gacitua-Mario

Book information

Publisher
World Bank Publications
Year
2001
ISBN
0821350544, 9780821350546
Open Library ID
OL11416795M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8280060 bytes)
Series
World Bank Technical Papers 518
Pages
97\97
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Over the past decade, the World Bank has evolved its analysis and reporting on poverty to a multi-dimensional view which includes issues of social disadvantage, vulnerability, and powerlessness. This broader construct, which considers the concepts of social exclusion and social capital, suggests the need for a greater degree of qualitative research. Qualitative research has proved particularly valuable in identifying social issues while improving the accuracy of quantitative research. This report presents three case studies drawn from World Bank work in Latin America. Each of these studies—one each from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay—illustrates the gains that can be derived from combining the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

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