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Selecting Methodologies for Entrepreneurial Research: Trade-offs and Guidelines

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  • Ken G. Smith
  • Martin J. Gannon
  • Harry J. Sapienza

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Entrepreneurial (including small-business) research is characterized by a large number of different research methodologies, each of which possesses advantages and disadvantages. Hence an entrepreneurial researcher must consider the trade-offs associated with each type of methodology. This paper describes these trade-offs and develops a set of guidelines that a researcher can use for selecting a specific type of methodology.

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  • Ken G. Smith & Martin J. Gannon & Harry J. Sapienza, 1989. "Selecting Methodologies for Entrepreneurial Research: Trade-offs and Guidelines," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 14(1), pages 39-50, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:entthe:v:14:y:1989:i:1:p:39-50
    DOI: 10.1177/104225878901400104
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