10 | The Research Process: Part 3
In Part 2 of this chapter we looked at quantitative research – in terms of both primary and secondary data and methods – and Part 3 does something similar for qualitative data and research. It’s also structured in the same way as the previous chapter which, if nothing else, at least shows I thought a […]
Methods, Mobiles and Media
Research Methods can be a little abstract and dry (teacher-speak for dull), particularly when opportunities to experience and apply what’s being taught are limited by things like time and a lack of easy access to suitable research subjects. This is where Steven Thomas’ “Patterns of Mobile Phone Use” article might help. The research example it […]
Participant Observation: “Old Pat”
While clearing out an old fling cabinet (not something I normally do but every once in a while I find it therapeutic to interrupt my International Jet-setting Lifestyle to do the kinds of things ordinary people do. I find it keeps me grounded) I came across a cutting I’d saved about Pat Moore, an American […]
Methods in Context: Overt Participant Observation
For some reason I thought I’d already blogged this document, but it seems I’d put it on the Sociology Central web site but not here. To rectify the omission, therefore, this document uses Sudhir Venkatesh’s “Gang Leader For a Day” study as the basis for an outline and evaluation – the advantages and disadvantages – […]
NotAFactsheet: Interpretivist Methods
Continuing the Research Methods theme of recent posts, these NotAFactsheets focus on a range of methods associated with Interpretivist research: M4a. Research Methods: this outlines different types of interview: semi-structured, unstructured and focus groups. M4b. Research Methods: observational methods are one of the staples of Interpretivist research and this outlines non-participant observation, covert and overt participant observation. […]