The aim of this chapter is to support researchers with their data
collection and to provide an overview of how mixed method approaches can
be applied in social network analysis. This topic is seldom discussed
in the literature, although the selection and combination of formats and
instruments for data collection is demanding and complex. This chapter
provides an overview how different methods can be combined and
integrated to address relational research questions from both
qualitative and quantitative perspectives. The pros and cons of
combining different methods are illustrated with recent examples of
social network research. Finally, a guideline is suggested to support
researchers with their data collection in a mixed methods social
networks research design.