# Triangulation: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> Triangulation examines a phenomenon through different sources, methods or perspectives. It helps find points of agreement and explain discrepancies.
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# Triangulation

Triangulation examines a phenomenon through different sources, methods or perspectives

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It helps find points of agreement and explain discrepancies. For example, an interview can be complemented with observation and usage data. It is not about counting how many sources support an idea: their independence, quality and relevance to the question must also be assessed.

Topics

[Research and insights](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/investigacion-e-insights)

## Related concepts

- [Contextual inquiry](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/contextual-interview)
- [In-depth interview](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/in-depth-interview)
- [Sentiment analysis](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/sentiment-analysis)