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Maggie Maclure - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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researching without representation language and materiality in post Qualitative Methodology
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 2013Co-Authors: Maggie MaclureAbstract:The article imagines a materially informed post-Qualitative research. Focusing upon issues of language and representation, under the influence of Deleuze’s Logic of Sense, it argues for research practices capable of engaging the materiality of language itself. It proposes the development of non- or post-representational research practices, drawing on contemporary materialist work that rejects the static, hierarchical logic of representation, and practices such as interpretation and analysis as conventionally understood. The article explores the ontological and the practical implications of this state of affairs, via a re-reading of a fragment of what would have been called data. Offering relief from the ressentiment and piety that have characterised Qualitative methodologists’ engagements with scientific method, the ‘post’ could therefore be read as signalling the demise of Qualitative research. Or at least, as inaugurating a Qualitative research that would be unrepresentable to itself.
James Mahoney - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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after kkv the new Methodology of Qualitative research
World Politics, 2010Co-Authors: James MahoneyAbstract:This article discusses developments in the field of Qualitative Methodology since the publication of King, Keohane, and Verba's (KKV 's) Designing Social Inquiry . Three areas of the new Methodology are examined: (1) process tracing and causal-process observations; (2) methods using set theory and logic; and (3) strategies for combining Qualitative and quantitative research. In each of these areas, the article argues, the new literature encompasses KKV 's helpful insights while avoiding their most obvious missteps. Discussion focuses especially on contrasts between the kind of observations that are used in Qualitative versus quantitative research, differences between regression-oriented approaches and those based on set theory and logic, and new approaches for bringing out complementarities between Qualitative and quantitative research. The article concludes by discussing research frontiers in the field of Qualitative Methodology.
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Qualitative Methodology and Comparative Politics
Comparative Political Studies, 2007Co-Authors: James MahoneyAbstract:Leading methods for pursuing Qualitative research in the field of comparative politics are discussed. On one hand, Qualitative researchers in this field use a variety of methods of theory developme...
Sue Inglis - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Focus Groups as a Useful Qualitative Methodology in Sport Management
Journal of Sport Management, 1992Co-Authors: Sue InglisAbstract:This review paper presents recent critiques regarding research in sport management and suggests that focus groups are a Qualitative Methodology particularly suited to research and practice in sport management. Features of Qualitative Methodology and merits of focus groups are presented. The challenge to scholars working in sport management is (a) to consider using focus-group Methodology in situations where such usage will advance the understanding of and response to research questions, and (b) to consider using focus groups as a self-contained Methodology or in triangulation with other methodologies.
Helena Pedersen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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follow the judas sheep materializing post Qualitative Methodology in zooethnographic space
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 2013Co-Authors: Helena PedersenAbstract:What becomes of education when performed in a slaughterhouse? Drawing on Raunig’s Marxian–Deleuzian treatise on the machine, the article configures the veterinary education curriculum and the animal production system as two symbiotic apparatuses connected by innumerable flows, routes, movements, rhythms, and passages. Using critical posthumanist analyses to work through empirical material from zooethnographic fieldwork in veterinary education, the article maps how human and animal subjectivities are formed along with crisscrossing biochoreographies of pedagogical and animal production rituals in intimate interplay. The article argues that as education becomes materially enclosed in the process of animal slaughter, teaching becomes distributed among human and nonhuman actants, students (and the education researcher) become a collective human component, or prosthesis, of the slaughter apparatus, and pedagogy itself becomes a prosthesis of slaughter. As student affect is recruited in the “educationalization”...
Sue Hignett - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Qualitative Methodology for ergonomics
2015Co-Authors: Sue Hignett, Hilary McdermottAbstract:Qualitative Methodology is increasingly used to lead and support Ergonomics and Human Factors (E/HF) studies in a range of contexts. This chapter provides an insight into the practical use of Qualitative Methodology in E/HF and outlines the theory and principles which underpin the use of such methodologies. We present an overview of the main Qualitative approaches and provide guidance on undertaking a Qualitative project; to support this we describe the use of thematic analysis, including examples of computer-aided analysis, discuss validity, reliability and critical appraisal in relation to research design and analysis and introduce a Qualitative data management software package (NVivo). A review of the use of Qualitative methodologies in E/HF (Hignett, 2001) found early examples of methodological exploration including Exploratory Sequential Data Analysis (ESDA, Sanderson and Fisher, 1997:1472). ESDA was described as ‘any empirical undertaking seeking to analyse systems, environmental and/or behavioural data (usually recorded) in which the sequential integrity of events has been preserved’ and was used as an umbrella term to group established techniques rather than proposing new ones. Sanderson and Fisher suggested three E/HF traditions supporting the exploration of Qualitative methodologies (ESDA): (1) the behavioural tradition using directly observable laboratory-based experimentation, (2) the cognitive tradition to model indirectly observed or symbolic behaviour, for example in human computer interaction, and (3) the social or naturalistic tradition of social sciences as a more recent development. The use of Qualitative methodologies in E/HF has increased considerably since this chapter was first written in 2005, for example in inclusive design (Fisk et al, 2009), participatory ergonomics (Dixon and Theberge, 2011), organisational ergonomics (Berlin, 2011) and workplace analysis (Lundh et al, 2011). This reflects the maturation of the Qualitative – quantitative debate and the appreciation of alternative epistemological (ways of knowing) perspectives giving new and critical insights for accepted practices (Symon and Cassell, 2004). One worrying trend has been the use of Qualitative methodologies without a clear statement (and understanding) of the underpinning philosophy. Although projects can be carried out to a satisfactory level without reference to the relevant theory (ontology and epistemology) this can lead to problems with the quality of the project. Silverman (2006) views this as a failure in analysis with, for example, an emphasis on the exploration of a problem and very limited testing of the findings (explanation) or proof that contrary evidence has been sought. This will be further discussed in this chapter to set out both a generic process for Qualitative projects and mechanisms to ensure that reliability and validity are considered and addressed.
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The role for Qualitative Methodology in ergonomics: a case study to explore theoretical issues
Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 2004Co-Authors: Sue Hignett, John R. WilsonAbstract:The primary objective of the study reported in this paper was to look at the use of Qualitative Methodology in ergonomics research and practice. Qualitative Methodology itself was chosen as a compatible approach to explore these aims, with ergonomics being seen as a socially situated practice. Semi-structured interviews were carried out using a prompt sheet which developed iteratively during the study. A four stage sampling procedure was used to gain access to 21 interviewees. These stages were (1) spreading the net (purposive sampling), (2) following up leads (snowball sampling), (3) focussing (intensity sampling), and (4) analysis sampling to seek out extreme/deviant cases. A total of 12 academics and 9 practitioners were interviewed from all areas of ergonomics, including cognitive (psychology), product design, engineering, human and health sciences, organisational management and sociology. The findings are represented by a model showing the interactions between multiple dimensions, including academia/...
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The role for Qualitative Methodology in ergonomics: a case study to explore theoretical issues. Commentaries. Authors' reply
2004Co-Authors: Sue Hignett, John R. Wilson, Luc Desnoyers, P. A. Hancock, J. L. Szalma, H. KanisAbstract:The primary objective of the study reported in this paper was to look at the use of Qualitative Methodology in ergonomics research and practice. Qualitative Methodology itself was chosen as a compatible approach to explore these aims, with ergonomics being seen as a socially situated practice. Semi-structured interviews were carried out using a prompt sheet which developed iteratively during the study. A four stage sampling procedure was used to gain access to 21 interviewees. These stages were (1) spreading the net (purposive sampling), (2) following up leads (snowball sampling), (3) focussing (intensity sampling), and (4) analysis sampling to seek out extreme/deviant cases. A total of 12 academics and 9 practitioners were interviewed from all areas of ergonomics, including cognitive (psychology), product design, engineering, human and health sciences, organisational management and sociology. The findings are represented by a model showing the interactions between multiple dimensions, including academia/practice, Qualitative/quantitative and the internal and external environments of ergonomics. There was considerable interest in expanding the ergonomics toolbox to include Qualitative Methodology. However concerns were raised about a perceived lack of knowledge with respect to the process, which could be addressed through education and reflective practice.
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Using Qualitative Methodology in ergonomics : theoretical background and practical examples.
2001Co-Authors: Sue HignettAbstract:Qualitative Methodology offers the opportunity for ergonomists to investigate work problems and research questions using context-sensitive tools for data collection and analysis. This is particularly useful in contexts with complex social and cultural dimensions, for example the high level of emotional and intimate personal interactions between staff and patients in the health care industry. Two aims have been achieved in this thesis. The first is to set out a clear process for using Qualitative Methodology in ergonomics by taking a middle ground position with respect to the background philosophy. A generic process for carrying out Qualitative research is described and shown in detail in the two case studies. The ergonomists case study found that there was considerable interest in expanding the ergonomics tool box to include Qualitative Methodology. However concerns were raised about a perceived lack of knowledge with respect to the process for doing Qualitative research. This needs to be addressed by including teaching Qualitative Methodology in ergonomics courses. The second aim is use Qualitative Methodology to identify characteristics of hospitals with respect to the practice of ergonomics. Three themes emerged: organisational issues (complexity and size); staff issues (multiplicity of professionals and gender); and patient issues (dirty and emotional work; patient expectations; and life, death and mistakes). These themes were also found in the practical case study on manual handling problems in occupational therapy. This suggests that knowledge of the characteristics of an industry can help the ergonomist to understand the context of the work problem or research question. A final dynamic model of ergonomics is proposed to bring together the internal dimensions of a person (representing physical, cognitive and spiritual levels) and the external dimensions of their interactions at a micro level (e. g. tasks) and at wider organisational and societal levels (macro). This model shows the importance of using Qualitative Methodology to achieve a more complete understanding of human interactions: the basis of the definition of ergonomics.
