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Research Methods in the Social Sciences: An A-Z of key concepts (1st edn)

https://doi.org/10.1093/hepl/9780198850298.001.0001

ISBN:9780198850298

Publisher:Oxford University Press

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Research Methods in the Social Sciences: An A-Z of key concepts (1st edn)

Edited by:

Jean-Frédéric Morin

Jean-Frédéric MorinFull Professor, Political Science Department, Université Laval

Christian Olsson

Christian OlssonAssociate Professor in International Relations, Université libre de Bruxelles

, and

Ece Özlem Atikcan

Ece Özlem AtikcanAssociate Professor in Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick

Published in Print:21 January 2021 Published Online:August 2021

https://doi.org/10.1093/hepl/9780198850298.001.0001

ISBN:9780198850298

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Abstract

Research Methods in the Social Sciences features chapters that cover a wide range of concepts, methods, and theories. Each chapter begins with an introduction to a method, using real-world examples from a wide range of academic disciplines, before discussing the benefits and limitations of the approach, its current status in academic practice, and finally providing tips and advice on when and how to apply the method in research. The text covers both well-established concepts and emerging ideas, such as big data and network analysis, for qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Keywords:

academic practice, emerging ideas, big data, network analysis, qualitative research, quantitative research, social sciences, concepts, methods, theories

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Political Methodology

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Front Matter
- Acknowledgements
- List of Figures and Tables
- List of Contributors
Introduction. An Introduction to Research Methods in the Social Sciences Ece Özlem Atikcan, University of Warwick, Jean-Frédéric Morin, Université Laval, Christian Olsson, Université libre de Bruxelles
A. Archival Research Chloé Brière, Université libre de Bruxelles
Automated Text Analysis: The Application of Automatic Text Processing in the Social Sciences Yannis Panagis, University of Copenhagen
B. Bayesian Inference Arnaud Dufays, Université Laval & Université de Namur
Behaviourism Olga Herzog, University of Hamburg
Bias: Unavoidable Subjectivity? Aysel Küçüksu, University of Copenhagen, Stephanie Anne Shelton, University of Alabama
Big Data Yannick Dufresne, Université Laval, Brittany I. Davidson, University of Bristol
Boolean Algebra Jasmin Hasić, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology
C. Case Selection Laura Gelhaus, University of Warwick & Université de Genève, Dirk Leuffen, University of Konstanz
Case Study Jessica Luciano Gomes, University of Hamburg & Université libre de Bruxelles & Miriam Gomes Saraiva, Rio de Janeiro State University
Causation Vivien Sierens and Ramona Coman, Université libre de Bruxelles
Comparative Analysis Céline C. Cocq, Université libre de Bruxelles & Université de Genève & Ora Szekely, Clark University
Concept Construction Louis Bélanger & Pierre-Marc Daigneault, Université Laval
Content Analysis: On the Rise Leeann Bass, Princeton University, Holli A. Semetko, Emory University
Contextual Analysis: Putting Research into Context Auke Willems, London School of Economics
Counterfactual Analysis Shunsuke Sato, Kokugakuin University
Covariance: A First Step in the Analysis of the Relationship between Two Variables Virginie Van Ingelgom & Alban Versailles, FRS-FNRS and University of Louvain
Critical Realism: Uncovering the Shades of Grey Dominik Giese, Universität Hamburg & University of Warwick, Jonathan Joseph, University of Bristol
Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Studies Andrew Bell, University of Sheffield
D. Deductive, Inductive, and Retroductive Reasoning Dominik Giese, Universität Hamburg and University of Warwick, Kai-Uwe Schnapp, Universität Hamburg
Descriptive, Explanatory, and Interpretive Approaches Louis M. Imbeau, Université Laval, Sule Tomkinson, Université Laval, Yasmina Malki, National School of Public Administration
Determinism, Predictions, and Probabilism Francois Dépelteau, Laurentian University
Discourse Analysis: Breaking Down Ideational Boundaries in the Social Sciences Elisa Narminio, Université libre de Bruxelles and Waseda University, Caterina Carta, Université Laval
E. Endogeneity: When the Effect Influences the Cause Elena Avramovska, Université libre de Bruxelles
Epistemology Gianfranco Pellegrino, LUISS Guido Carli di Roma
Ethics in Research Laurence Marquis, LUISS Guido Carli di Roma and Université Laval, Mark Daku, World Food Programme
Ethnography Chowra Makaremi, École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS)
Experiments Damien Bol, King’s College London
F. Factor Analysis: Uncovering Unobservable Constructs Ulf Liebe, University of Warwick
Falsification: How does it Relate to Reproducibility? Brian D. Earp, Yale University
Focus Groups: Trends, Issues, and Debates Andrew Parker, Ridley Hall Theological College, Cambridge, Jonathan Tritter, Aston University
Formal Modelling Érick Duchesne & Arthur Silve, Université Laval
G. Grand Theory and Middle-Range Theory: Choosing the Right Tool for Theory Building Frederik Ponjaert, Université libre de Bruxelles
H. Hermeneutics: Theory and Methodology of Interpretation Mélanie Samson, Université Laval
Hypotheses: State of the Art and ‘Best Practice’ Onna Malou van den Broek & Adam William Chalmers, King’s College London
I. Interdisciplinarity: The Interaction of Different Disciplines for Understanding Common Problems Roberto Carrillo & Lidia Núñez, Université libre de Bruxelles
Interview Techniques Matrakova Marta, Université libre de Bruxelles and LUISS Guido Carli di Roma
L. Levels of Analysis Mauro Caprioli & Claire Dupuy, University of Louvain
Literature Review Mathieu Ouimet & Pierre-Olivier Bédard, Université Laval
M. Meta-Analysis: A Solution to Deal with Scientific Information Overload when Conducting Research Syntheses Noémie Laurens, Université Laval
Methodological Individualism and Holism Suzan Gibril, Université libre de Bruxelles
Mixed Methods: Combination of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Approaches Manfredi Valeriani, University of Hamburg and LUISS Guido Carli di Roma, Vicki L. Plano Clark, University of Cincinnati
Multicausality and Equifinality Johann Wolfschwenger, Université libre de Bruxelles and Université de Genève, Kevin L. Young, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Multiple Correspondence Analysis and Geometric Data Analysis Amal Tawfik, University of Lausanne and School of Health Sciences HESAV, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Stephan Davidshofer, University of Geneva (Global Studies Institute) and Geneva Center for Security Studies
N. Nomothetic and Idiographic Methods Nicky Hayes, Canterbury Christ Church University
O. Observational Methods: Combining Critical Distance and Inside Knowledge? Christian Olsson, Université libre de Bruxelles
Ontology Eric Fabri, Université libre de Bruxelles and University of Oxford
Operationalization: From the Concepts to the Data Anne-Laure Mahé, Institut de Recherche Stratégique de l’École Militaire, Theodore McLauchlin, Université de Montréal
Oral History and Life History Julien Pomarède, Université libre de Bruxelles
P. Paradigms and Research Programmes Andreas Dimmelmeier, University of Warwick and Copenhagen Business School, Sheila Dow, University of Stirling
Positivism, Post-positivism, and Social Science Patrick Thaddeus Jackson & Lucas Dolan, American University
Process Tracing: Tracing the Causal Pathways between Independent and Dependent Variables Jochem Rietveld, LUISS Guido Carli di Roma and University of Warwick, Seda Gürkan, Université libre de Bruxelles
Prosopography Jacob A. Hasselbalch & Leonard Seabrooke, Copenhagen Business School
Q. Qualitative Comparative Analysis Kevin Kalomeni, LUISS Guido Carli di Roma and Université Laval, Claudius Wagemann, University of Frankfurt
R. Regression Analysis Kamil Marcinkiewicz & Kai-Uwe Schnapp, University of Hamburg
Replication and Reproducibility Stefan Schmidt, University of Freiburg
Research Question Irene Wieczorek, University of Durham, Piergiuseppe Parisi, University of York
S. Sampling Techniques: Sample Types and Sample Size Emilie van Haute, Université libre de Bruxelles
Scientific Realism Heikki Patomäki, University of Helsinki
Scope Conditions: A Potential Escape from Systematic Theory Falsification Mathilde Gauquelin, Laval University and Ghent University
Sequence Analysis: Being Earnest with Time Thomas Collas, University of Strasbourg, Philippe Blanchard, University of Warwick
Social Network Analysis: The Significance of Relations Nicholas Haagensen, Copenhagen Business School and Université libre de Bruxelles, Lasse Folke Henriksen, Copenhagen Business School
Source Criticism Kenneth Bertrams & Anne Weyembergh, Université libre de Bruxelles
Statistical Significance Olesya Tkacheva, Vesalius College, VUB
Survey Research Lior Gideon, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Kevin Barnes-Ceeney, University of New Haven
Systems Analysis Guillaume Beaumier, University of Warwick and Université Laval, Didier Wernli, University of Geneva
T. Thematic Analysis: An Accessible and Flexible Approach for Qualitative Analysis Virginia Braun, The University of Auckland, Victoria Clarke, The University of the West of England
Time Series: A Statistical Method for Longitudinal Analysis Nina Baur & Jannis Hergesell, Technische Universität Berlin
Triangulation Sabine Caillaud, Université Lumière Lyon 2, Uwe Flick, Freie Universität of Berlin
Typology: A Multidimensional Classification Juraj Halas, Comenius University in Bratislava
U. Unit of Analysis and Observation Kimberly A. Neuendorf, Cleveland State University
V. Variables: A Matter of Kind and Degree Jean-Frédéric Morin & Alessandra Bonci, Université Laval
End Matter
- Index

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