The complexity of trying to understand and examine social needs in society has highlighted the fact that a mixed methods approach to research is needed, combining quantitative and qualitative research methods.

The Mapping Needs programme is trying to explore and shed light to social needs, and this paper outlines the research methods that will be used for the study.

Written by Beth Watts and Dan Vale.  For further information on the Mapping Needs project visit the project page.

Download a full pdf version of the Paper.