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This title offers an exploration of case-focused methods as a means
of bridging the quantitative-qualitative divide and the key
methodological issues. This book challenges the divide between
qualitative and quantitative approaches that is now
institutionalized within social science. Rather than suggesting the
'mixing' of methods, "Challenging the Qualitative-Quantitative
Divide" provides a thorough interrogation of the arguments and
practices characteristic of both sides of the divide, focusing on
how well they address the common problems that all social research
faces, particularly as regards causal analysis. The authors
identify some fundamental weaknesses in both quantitative and
qualitative approaches, and explore whether case-focused analysis -
for instance, in the form of Qualitative Comparative Analysis,
Analytic Induction, Grounded Theorising, or Cluster Analysis - can
bridge the gap between the two sides.
The issue of educational opportunity has long been of public
concern and a major focus for eduational research. As a result,
there is now a substantial body of research findings in this field,
both quantitative and qualitative.; This work relates to various
levels of the educational system and to different categories of
student, but particularly social class, gender, ethnicity and race.
The central trend has been to find persisting inequalities despite
reform at system, institutional and classroom levels. Furthermore,
the educational system is frequently portrayed as playing a key
role in reproducing wider social and economic inequalities.; This
book examines the status of educational inequality as a social
problem, explores the conceptual issues surrounding it, assesses a
representative sample of recent research, and seeks to clarify the
relevant methodological ground rules, thereby laying the basis for
future research in the field.
"The second edition of this popular book continues to support
students through each and every step of their research projects.
Drawing on a much-praised critical approach, Social Research
Methodology 2e helps students to gain a full understanding of
social research tools and theory, and explains the methods of
putting them into practice." "Introducing and exploring all the key
quantitative and qualitative methods, Roger Gomm helps students
understand how to choose the right data collection technique to get
the results they want. This practical book is invaluable reading
for all those studying across education, health and social
sciences."--BOOK JACKET.
This is the most comprehensive guide to the current uses and importance of case study methods in social research. The editors bring together key contributions from the field which reflect different interpretations of the purpose and capacity of case study research. The address issues such as: the problem of generalizing from study of a small number of cases; and the role of case study in developing and testing theories. The editors offer in-depth assessments of the main arguments. An annotated bibliography of the literature dealing with case study research makes this an exhaustive and indispensable guide. `This is a worthwhile book which will be useful to readers. It collects together key sources on a topic which is a "hardy perennial", guaranteeing its relevance for academics, researchers, and students on higher level methods programmes. The editorial contributions are by well-known authorities in the field, are carefully-constructed, and take a clear position. I would certainly want this book on my shelf' - Nigel Fielding, University of Surrey
Practitioners across the caring professions increasingly need to know where evidence can be found and to evaluate different forms of evidence with a critical eye. This invaluable collection includes exemplars of a wide range of research techniques and provides a critical commentary for each. The commentary is designed to tackle jargon and demystify the text, highlighting the compromises that need to be made in real world research designs and the complexity of controlling relevant variables. The book seeks to underline the challenges of interpreting and generalising results both for the researchers and for those who fund their work. This is a set book for the Open University course K302 Critical Practice in Health and Social Care.
`This is an ambitious contribution to the ever-growing market for
research textbooks. The book concludes with an excellent appendix
on sources of literature... useful for postgraduate students and
staff wishing to fill gaps and/or double-check their facts' -
Physiotherapy `In lieu of serving up the usual fare of methods and
applications to be chosen from at whim, it concentrates on
clinicians with limited time who wish to evaluate research rather
than necessarily do it themselves.... If you already have a book on
research methods...this book will still fine-tune your antennae to
the good, the bad and the cant' - The British Journal of Healthcare
Computing and Information Management 'Recommended reading' - Oxford
Brookes University, Oxford Practitioners across the caring
professions increasingly need to know where evidence can be found
and to evaluate different forms of evidence with a critical eye.
This invaluable collection includes exemplars of a wide range of
research techniques and provides a critical commentary for each.
The commentary is designed to tackle jargon and demystify the text,
highlighting the compromises that need to be made in real world
research designs and the complexity of controlling relevant
variables. The book seeks to underline the challenges of
interpreting and generalising results both for the researchers and
for those who fund their work. This is a set book for the Open
University course K302 Critical Practice in Health and Social Care.
This book offers an exploration of case-focused methods as a means
of bridging the quantitative-qualitative divide and the key
methodological issues. This book challenges the divide between
qualitative and quantitative approaches that is now
institutionalized within social science. Rather than suggesting the
'mixing' of methods, "Challenging the Qualitative-Quantitative
Divide" provides a thorough interrogation of the arguments and
practices characteristic of both sides of the divide, focusing on
how well they address the common problems that all social research
faces, particularly as regards causal analysis. The authors
identify some fundamental weaknesses in both quantitative and
qualitative approaches, and explore whether case-focused analysis -
for instance, in the form of Qualitative Comparative Analysis,
Analytic Induction, Grounded Theorising, or Cluster Analysis - can
bridge the gap between the two sides.
This wide-ranging text on research methods in health and social care introduces readers to different kinds of evidence and helps them to evaluate the unique contributions of each. It acknowledges the variety of contexts in which practitioners work and the challenges of putting research into practice. The book introduces readers to research of different kinds - the randomised controlled trial, the survey, qualitative research and action research - and highlights the underlying logic and value of each. It also addresses economic appraisal, and ethical issues in research. The text goes on to consider how there can be a much more active and dynamic interplay between practice and research, and using examples from health and social care shows that applying evidence is a complex process requiring the active participation of those on the receiving end. Those who seek to develop and improve their practice will welcome this approach to evidence-based health. The text supports evidence-based practice but seeks to ensure that the interpretations and uses of it are broad, thoughtful and informed. As such, Using Evidence in Health and Social Care will be an essential text for research methods courses in health, social work and nursing. It is a textbook for the Open University course K302 Critical Practice in Health and Social Care.
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