Doing Q Methodological Research: Theory, Method & Interpretation
Simon Watts
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Paperback. A thorough and intelligent intro to the theory and method of Q from big name authors in a market where there is little competition. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 442.
This book is a simple yet thorough introduction to Q methodology, a research technique designed to capture the subjective or first-person viewpoints of its participants. Watts and Stenner outline the key theoretical concepts developed by William Stephenson, the founder of Q methodology, including subjectivity, concourse theory and abduction. They then turn to the practicalities of delivering high quality Q methodological research.
This book is a simple yet thorough introduction to Q methodology, a research technique designed to capture the subjective or first-person viewpoints of its participants. Watts and Stenner outline the key theoretical concepts developed by William Stephenson, the founder of Q methodology, including subjectivity, concourse theory and abduction. They then turn to the practicalities of delivering high quality Q methodological research.
Using worked examples throughout, the reader is guided through:
• important design issues
• the conduct of fieldwork
• all the analytic processes of Q methodology, ... Read more
Drawing on helpful conceptual introductions to potentially difficult statistical concepts and a step-by-step guide to running Q methodological analyses using dedicated software, this book enables interested readers to design, manage, analyse, interpret and publish their own Q methodological research.
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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849204156
SKU
V9781849204156
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About Simon Watts
Simon Watts is PGR Training Coordinator and Deputy Head of the Graduate School in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of East Anglia, UK. He is responsible for organizing all the research, professional development, and advanced training programs for PGR students within the faculty and teaches extensively on these programs. He primarily publishes instructional papers in the area ... Read more
Reviews for Doing Q Methodological Research: Theory, Method & Interpretation
This is the book the Q community has been waiting for! Aspirational Q researchers will find it a comprehensive, balanced and thorough guide, taking them systematically from refining their research question(s) to publishing their first Q methodological study Wendy Stainton Rogers Professor Emerita, The Open University Watts and Stenner′s fresh, comprehensive introduction to Q methodology ... Read more