Triangulation
Checking a finding more than one way before believing it.
Definition
Combining several methods or data sources to check whether they support the same conclusion.
Craft convention. True because the industry converged on it. Breaking it costs familiarity, not correctness.
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In plain language
Checking a finding more than one way before believing it.
Example
Analytics show a drop-off, session recordings show where, and interviews explain why. Together they are far stronger than any one.
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TERM·023 · Region X · Grid C6
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- Product AnalyticsRES·010 · Research method
- Research SynthesisRES·014 · Research method
- User InterviewsRES·003 · Research method