Theories, Concepts and Methods in Development Studies and Sociology
(PhD Seminar)
11 February 2013
Research Center on Global Development Studies
Department of Political Science
The Doctoral School of Social Sciences
Aalborg University, Denmark
The philosophy of science concerns itself with evidence, theory, method, and specific problems in science. It examines how evidence is used to develop and test theories, the nature of scientific theories and methods, and specialized issues like meta-science, the sociology of science, and philosophical issues within scientific disciplines. The philosophy of science proceeds through conceptual analysis, reconstructing the history of science, analyzing the social aspects of science, and considering the broader impacts of science.
This document discusses the definitions and purposes of history, philosophy, and science. It provides:
- History is the study of the past, specifically how it relates to humans. Philosophy comes from the Greek word for "love of wisdom" and investigates the most general questions about existence, knowledge, values, and meaning.
- Science is a disciplined attempt to find out what exists, how things work, why they work that way, what could exist, how things could work if they did exist, what cannot exist and why. It progresses from craft to establishing theories through representation, ontology, and techniques for modeling.
- The boundaries between craft, science and engineering are blurred. Philosophy of science is concerned with
This document discusses Stuart Hall's encoding/decoding model of reception theory and how audiences can have different readings of a text based on their own ideologies and belief systems. Some may have a preferred reading that aligns with the ideologies presented in the text, while others may have an oppositional reading that challenges or opposes the ideologies in the text based on their own beliefs.
The document discusses the nature and characteristics of inquiry and research. It defines inquiry as seeking to discover meaningful things through investigation and higher-order thinking strategies. Research is defined as a combination of empirical observation and logic used to search for answers and settle doubts. Some key characteristics of research mentioned include being scientific, experimental, inductive, logical, cyclical, analytical, critical, and methodical. The document also discusses different perspectives and fields that inquiry and research can be viewed from, such as processes, established bodies of knowledge, and sets of assumptions.
Reception theory focuses on studying audiences and how they consume media rather than just examining the media text itself. Stuart Hall's encoding/decoding model suggests that a text is encoded by its producer with certain dominant ideologies, but audiences can decode the message in different ways depending on their own cultural background and beliefs. The audience may not necessarily agree with or adopt the ideologies being promoted in a media text.
This chapter introduces the concept of knowledge and discusses its definition, sources, and justification. It defines knowledge as understanding what is true or false, right or wrong. Knowledge comes from two main sources - rationalism (reasoning) and empiricism (experience). Rationalists believe some knowledge is innate or can be deduced through reason alone, while empiricists believe all knowledge comes from sensory experience. To be considered knowledge, a claim must be justified through evidence, predictive power, reasonableness, reliable methods of belief acquisition, or coherence with other known truths. However, skepticism questions if true knowledge is possible given issues like doubt, deception, dreams, and the possibility of revised concepts or unreliable senses. The chapter assigns understanding different philosophical
The document provides an overview of research methodology for undergraduate students in social sciences. It discusses key aspects of the research process like identifying a research topic and question, developing objectives and hypotheses, research design, sampling, variables, data collection and analysis tools, and reporting. It also outlines the project requirements for undergraduate students at Goa University, including guidelines for the structure and format of the project report.
This document summarizes research methodology and design. It discusses types of research including pure and applied research as well as qualitative and quantitative research. It also outlines the research process including formulating research questions, developing a research proposal, and designing the research. The design considerations covered include design strategy, data collection methods, sampling, and pilot testing. It also discusses research ethics and characteristics of sound research.
The philosophy of science concerns itself with evidence, theory, method, and specific problems in science. It examines how evidence is used to develop and test theories, the nature of scientific theories and methods, and specialized issues like meta-science, the sociology of science, and philosophical issues within scientific disciplines. The philosophy of science proceeds through conceptual analysis, reconstructing the history of science, analyzing the social aspects of science, and considering the broader impacts of science.
This document discusses the definitions and purposes of history, philosophy, and science. It provides:
- History is the study of the past, specifically how it relates to humans. Philosophy comes from the Greek word for "love of wisdom" and investigates the most general questions about existence, knowledge, values, and meaning.
- Science is a disciplined attempt to find out what exists, how things work, why they work that way, what could exist, how things could work if they did exist, what cannot exist and why. It progresses from craft to establishing theories through representation, ontology, and techniques for modeling.
- The boundaries between craft, science and engineering are blurred. Philosophy of science is concerned with
This document discusses Stuart Hall's encoding/decoding model of reception theory and how audiences can have different readings of a text based on their own ideologies and belief systems. Some may have a preferred reading that aligns with the ideologies presented in the text, while others may have an oppositional reading that challenges or opposes the ideologies in the text based on their own beliefs.
The document discusses the nature and characteristics of inquiry and research. It defines inquiry as seeking to discover meaningful things through investigation and higher-order thinking strategies. Research is defined as a combination of empirical observation and logic used to search for answers and settle doubts. Some key characteristics of research mentioned include being scientific, experimental, inductive, logical, cyclical, analytical, critical, and methodical. The document also discusses different perspectives and fields that inquiry and research can be viewed from, such as processes, established bodies of knowledge, and sets of assumptions.
Reception theory focuses on studying audiences and how they consume media rather than just examining the media text itself. Stuart Hall's encoding/decoding model suggests that a text is encoded by its producer with certain dominant ideologies, but audiences can decode the message in different ways depending on their own cultural background and beliefs. The audience may not necessarily agree with or adopt the ideologies being promoted in a media text.
This chapter introduces the concept of knowledge and discusses its definition, sources, and justification. It defines knowledge as understanding what is true or false, right or wrong. Knowledge comes from two main sources - rationalism (reasoning) and empiricism (experience). Rationalists believe some knowledge is innate or can be deduced through reason alone, while empiricists believe all knowledge comes from sensory experience. To be considered knowledge, a claim must be justified through evidence, predictive power, reasonableness, reliable methods of belief acquisition, or coherence with other known truths. However, skepticism questions if true knowledge is possible given issues like doubt, deception, dreams, and the possibility of revised concepts or unreliable senses. The chapter assigns understanding different philosophical
The document provides an overview of research methodology for undergraduate students in social sciences. It discusses key aspects of the research process like identifying a research topic and question, developing objectives and hypotheses, research design, sampling, variables, data collection and analysis tools, and reporting. It also outlines the project requirements for undergraduate students at Goa University, including guidelines for the structure and format of the project report.
This document summarizes research methodology and design. It discusses types of research including pure and applied research as well as qualitative and quantitative research. It also outlines the research process including formulating research questions, developing a research proposal, and designing the research. The design considerations covered include design strategy, data collection methods, sampling, and pilot testing. It also discusses research ethics and characteristics of sound research.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in research methodology, including:
1. It defines research as an organized and systematic process of finding answers to questions through a defined set of steps and procedures.
2. It discusses different types of research including quantitative, qualitative, basic, applied, longitudinal, descriptive, classification, comparative, exploratory, explanatory, causal, theory testing, and theory building research.
3. It also discusses alternatives to research-based knowledge such as relying on authority, tradition, common sense, media, and personal experience.
Thesis Development and Study Skills for the Social SciencesJessica Smallenburg
This document provides guidance on developing a thesis statement and effective study skills for social science courses. It discusses what constitutes a good thesis, including being specific and arguable. Students are advised to write a preliminary thesis and revise it until it clearly expresses their position. When studying social sciences, students should read critically and apply concepts to real-world examples through research and discussion. General tips include developing a study system, planning study times, and getting enough rest during exams.
Gilles Campagnolo: Liberalism and Chinese Economic Development
ICAS public lecture series videos are posted on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAA67B040B82B8AEF
The document discusses Islamic manners related to appearance and cleanliness. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and well-groomed appearance in accordance with Islamic teachings. This helps establish a distinct Muslim personality and brings people together. Specific manners mentioned include the importance of washing regularly, including before Friday prayers; arriving from a journey looking neat and presentable; and dressing properly when visiting others, even family and friends. Maintaining good manners and appearance is an important part of Islamic teachings.
The document discusses John Rawls and his work on political philosophy. It provides a list of Rawls' major publications and briefly summarizes some of his key ideas, including justice as fairness, political liberalism, and the idea of an overlapping consensus. It also discusses Rawls' view of how a stable, just society is possible even with profound disagreements over comprehensive doctrines.
Building Models of Social Processes from the Ground Up: Two Case StudiesJane Gilgun
Social workers tilt at windmills. We want to create a just and caring society. All we have to do is read headlines of local, national, and international news to see the difficulties of the tasks we have chosen for ourselves. When we reflect upon the work we do, we have more evidence that our work may be never-ending. The bright spots, hope, and the vision of a caring world impel us onward. In this think tank, I will show how I have developed models of social processes that I hope others can use in their quests for a more just and caring society. In each of these models, I drew upon the four cornerstones of evidence-based practice: research and theory, practice wisdom, service user wants, preferences, and values, and my own personal and professional values, experiences, and reflections. The two case studies are 1) factors associated with good outcomes when children have experienced complex trauma and 2) a model of intervention with perpetrators of interpersonal violence.
Data Science For Social Scientists WorkshopIan Hopkinson
The slides from a Workshop presentation on Data Science and Big Data given to academic social scientists. Lots of links to sources, should be interesting to those outside the original target field.
Slideshow prepared for the first part of a series of lectures on Liberalism for PS 240 Introduction to Political Theory (Fall 2007) at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Christopher S. Rice, Lecturer.
AULA - Introdução à Metodologia e Técnicas de Pesquisa em Ciências SociaisCleide Magáli dos Santos
Este documento discute os processos discursivos e a natureza da ciência em ciências sociais. Apresenta diferentes métodos de abordagem como indutivo, dedutivo e hipotético-dedutivo. Também discute métodos de procedimento como histórico, comparativo e de estudo de caso. Explica brevemente os métodos usados por Durkheim, Weber e Marx em suas análises sociológicas.
This document provides an overview of five major political ideologies: liberalism, conservatism, socialism, communism, and fascism. For each ideology, it describes their key tenets and outlooks, and analyzes how they approach the four functions of political ideologies: being explanatory, evaluative, providing orientation, and having a programmatic element.
Aula 1 Metodologia e Técnicas de pesquisa...A ruptura do senso comum e...Cleide Magáli dos Santos
O documento discute os processos discursivos em ciências sociais e a natureza da ciência. Apresenta diferentes métodos científicos como indutivo, dedutivo e hipotético-dedutivo. Também discute os métodos de Durkheim, Marx e Weber, comparando suas abordagens à análise sociológica.
DM2E Content (Doron Goldfarb – ONB Austrian National Library) at Enabling humanities research in the Linked Open Web – DM2E final event (11 December 2014, Navacchio, Italy)
Bonn Juego will defend their PhD thesis titled "Capitalist Development in Contemporary Southeast Asia. Neoliberal Reproduction, Elite Interests, and Authoritarian Liberalism in the Philippines and Malaysia" on Monday, June 3rd at 10:00 AM in Room 31. The thesis examines whether a democratic state can coexist with a non-democratic economic system that increases inequality. Bonn Juego's assessment committee includes Professors Jacques Hersh, Jane Parpart, and Barry Gills.
This document provides an overview of research methodology and tools. It discusses the French research landscape including various public and private research bodies such as universities, CNRS, and industrial labs. It also outlines funding sources like ANR grants and the process for evaluating research units. Career paths are explored for students, postdocs, professors, engineers, and administrative roles. Finally, the document defines what a PhD thesis entails in terms of dissertation and examination requirements.
Digital Humanities Research and Academic LibrarianHarriett Green
This document summarizes Harriett Green's presentation on digital humanities research and the role of academic librarians. It discusses several digital humanities projects at the University of Illinois, including Emblematica Online and the HathiTrust Research Center. It emphasizes the importance of user engagement and collaboration between librarians, faculty, and students. The presentation argues that librarians are well-positioned to participate in digital humanities research through their skills, relationships, and role in supporting scholarship.
The document discusses research data in the humanities and the role of libraries. It notes that while data-driven research is called the 4th paradigm in sciences, humanities are still discussing their role. Some challenges are skepticism about demands for economic impact. However, opportunities exist to show humanities value by communicating what research data means. Texts and images are the research data of humanities, and libraries have long served as humanities research facilities. Examples provided of digital resources at the Bodleian Library, including digitized images and texts, showing how libraries are curating large amounts of structured humanities data.
The document discusses the innovative promotional strategies of Red Bull and Samsung Galaxy Gear. Red Bull focuses on experiential marketing through extreme sports sponsorships and events. It also leverages digital and social media. Samsung promotes the Galaxy Gear smartwatch through heavy advertising, celebrity endorsements, and fashion show collaborations to position itself as an innovation leader in the wearable technology market. Both companies employ non-traditional promotional tactics to engage customers.
PGR open day Faculty of Humanities The University of Manchester November 2016Anusarin Lowe
Information about postgraduate research in the Faculty of Humanities The University of Manchester including what it is to be a PhD researcher in arts and social sciences, the importance of supervision, PhD funding and researcher development opportunities provided at the University of Manchester. Presented at the PGR open day on 2 November 2016.
Conceptual Framework By Zewde Alemayehu Tilahunzewde alemayehu
This document provides an overview of conceptual frameworks in research. It defines a conceptual framework as the system of concepts, assumptions and theories that inform a research study. A conceptual framework explains the key factors, concepts and relationships being studied. It is a conception or model of what is being studied and why. Developing a conceptual framework is important as it helps design a study, develop research questions and identify validity threats. The conceptual framework is not just a literature review but includes the researcher's own ideas and experience.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in research methodology, including:
1. It defines research as an organized and systematic process of finding answers to questions through a defined set of steps and procedures.
2. It discusses different types of research including quantitative, qualitative, basic, applied, longitudinal, descriptive, classification, comparative, exploratory, explanatory, causal, theory testing, and theory building research.
3. It also discusses alternatives to research-based knowledge such as relying on authority, tradition, common sense, media, and personal experience.
Thesis Development and Study Skills for the Social SciencesJessica Smallenburg
This document provides guidance on developing a thesis statement and effective study skills for social science courses. It discusses what constitutes a good thesis, including being specific and arguable. Students are advised to write a preliminary thesis and revise it until it clearly expresses their position. When studying social sciences, students should read critically and apply concepts to real-world examples through research and discussion. General tips include developing a study system, planning study times, and getting enough rest during exams.
Gilles Campagnolo: Liberalism and Chinese Economic Development
ICAS public lecture series videos are posted on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAA67B040B82B8AEF
The document discusses Islamic manners related to appearance and cleanliness. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and well-groomed appearance in accordance with Islamic teachings. This helps establish a distinct Muslim personality and brings people together. Specific manners mentioned include the importance of washing regularly, including before Friday prayers; arriving from a journey looking neat and presentable; and dressing properly when visiting others, even family and friends. Maintaining good manners and appearance is an important part of Islamic teachings.
The document discusses John Rawls and his work on political philosophy. It provides a list of Rawls' major publications and briefly summarizes some of his key ideas, including justice as fairness, political liberalism, and the idea of an overlapping consensus. It also discusses Rawls' view of how a stable, just society is possible even with profound disagreements over comprehensive doctrines.
Building Models of Social Processes from the Ground Up: Two Case StudiesJane Gilgun
Social workers tilt at windmills. We want to create a just and caring society. All we have to do is read headlines of local, national, and international news to see the difficulties of the tasks we have chosen for ourselves. When we reflect upon the work we do, we have more evidence that our work may be never-ending. The bright spots, hope, and the vision of a caring world impel us onward. In this think tank, I will show how I have developed models of social processes that I hope others can use in their quests for a more just and caring society. In each of these models, I drew upon the four cornerstones of evidence-based practice: research and theory, practice wisdom, service user wants, preferences, and values, and my own personal and professional values, experiences, and reflections. The two case studies are 1) factors associated with good outcomes when children have experienced complex trauma and 2) a model of intervention with perpetrators of interpersonal violence.
Data Science For Social Scientists WorkshopIan Hopkinson
The slides from a Workshop presentation on Data Science and Big Data given to academic social scientists. Lots of links to sources, should be interesting to those outside the original target field.
Slideshow prepared for the first part of a series of lectures on Liberalism for PS 240 Introduction to Political Theory (Fall 2007) at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Christopher S. Rice, Lecturer.
AULA - Introdução à Metodologia e Técnicas de Pesquisa em Ciências SociaisCleide Magáli dos Santos
Este documento discute os processos discursivos e a natureza da ciência em ciências sociais. Apresenta diferentes métodos de abordagem como indutivo, dedutivo e hipotético-dedutivo. Também discute métodos de procedimento como histórico, comparativo e de estudo de caso. Explica brevemente os métodos usados por Durkheim, Weber e Marx em suas análises sociológicas.
This document provides an overview of five major political ideologies: liberalism, conservatism, socialism, communism, and fascism. For each ideology, it describes their key tenets and outlooks, and analyzes how they approach the four functions of political ideologies: being explanatory, evaluative, providing orientation, and having a programmatic element.
Aula 1 Metodologia e Técnicas de pesquisa...A ruptura do senso comum e...Cleide Magáli dos Santos
O documento discute os processos discursivos em ciências sociais e a natureza da ciência. Apresenta diferentes métodos científicos como indutivo, dedutivo e hipotético-dedutivo. Também discute os métodos de Durkheim, Marx e Weber, comparando suas abordagens à análise sociológica.
DM2E Content (Doron Goldfarb – ONB Austrian National Library) at Enabling humanities research in the Linked Open Web – DM2E final event (11 December 2014, Navacchio, Italy)
Bonn Juego will defend their PhD thesis titled "Capitalist Development in Contemporary Southeast Asia. Neoliberal Reproduction, Elite Interests, and Authoritarian Liberalism in the Philippines and Malaysia" on Monday, June 3rd at 10:00 AM in Room 31. The thesis examines whether a democratic state can coexist with a non-democratic economic system that increases inequality. Bonn Juego's assessment committee includes Professors Jacques Hersh, Jane Parpart, and Barry Gills.
This document provides an overview of research methodology and tools. It discusses the French research landscape including various public and private research bodies such as universities, CNRS, and industrial labs. It also outlines funding sources like ANR grants and the process for evaluating research units. Career paths are explored for students, postdocs, professors, engineers, and administrative roles. Finally, the document defines what a PhD thesis entails in terms of dissertation and examination requirements.
Digital Humanities Research and Academic LibrarianHarriett Green
This document summarizes Harriett Green's presentation on digital humanities research and the role of academic librarians. It discusses several digital humanities projects at the University of Illinois, including Emblematica Online and the HathiTrust Research Center. It emphasizes the importance of user engagement and collaboration between librarians, faculty, and students. The presentation argues that librarians are well-positioned to participate in digital humanities research through their skills, relationships, and role in supporting scholarship.
The document discusses research data in the humanities and the role of libraries. It notes that while data-driven research is called the 4th paradigm in sciences, humanities are still discussing their role. Some challenges are skepticism about demands for economic impact. However, opportunities exist to show humanities value by communicating what research data means. Texts and images are the research data of humanities, and libraries have long served as humanities research facilities. Examples provided of digital resources at the Bodleian Library, including digitized images and texts, showing how libraries are curating large amounts of structured humanities data.
The document discusses the innovative promotional strategies of Red Bull and Samsung Galaxy Gear. Red Bull focuses on experiential marketing through extreme sports sponsorships and events. It also leverages digital and social media. Samsung promotes the Galaxy Gear smartwatch through heavy advertising, celebrity endorsements, and fashion show collaborations to position itself as an innovation leader in the wearable technology market. Both companies employ non-traditional promotional tactics to engage customers.
PGR open day Faculty of Humanities The University of Manchester November 2016Anusarin Lowe
Information about postgraduate research in the Faculty of Humanities The University of Manchester including what it is to be a PhD researcher in arts and social sciences, the importance of supervision, PhD funding and researcher development opportunities provided at the University of Manchester. Presented at the PGR open day on 2 November 2016.
Conceptual Framework By Zewde Alemayehu Tilahunzewde alemayehu
This document provides an overview of conceptual frameworks in research. It defines a conceptual framework as the system of concepts, assumptions and theories that inform a research study. A conceptual framework explains the key factors, concepts and relationships being studied. It is a conception or model of what is being studied and why. Developing a conceptual framework is important as it helps design a study, develop research questions and identify validity threats. The conceptual framework is not just a literature review but includes the researcher's own ideas and experience.
Lecture 1 in the Research Methods series.
See also notes for the Research Methods series: http://www.slideshare.net/lenallis/research-methods-lectures-notes
This lecture series aims to cover the basics of research methods for undergraduate students. By the end of the series students should understand:
-Why research is important
-How to identify good and bad sources of information
-How read critically
-How to write clearly
-Quantitative and Qualitative research
-The basics of experimental method
The overall point should be for students to take the activity of research seriously, but also to be motivated to go and conduct research and engage critically with material.
Third Mondays - Research Seminars - Philippa Levy - November 2008cilass.slideshare
Title: “I feel like a grown-up person”: first year undergraduates’ experiences of inquiry and research.
Professor Philippa Levy, Academic Director, CILASS, University of Sheffield.
How do students experience inquiry and research in their first undergraduate year? What role does this experience play in the construction and evolution of their identities and intellectual development as learners? What can we learn from their experiences to inform the development of inquiry-based approaches to educational practice? This seminar will explore these questions through a presentation of some of the findings of a longitudinal, qualitative study of undergraduate students’ experiences of inquiry as they progress through arts and social sciences degree programmes at the University of Sheffield.
This document outlines a course on research methods. The course is worth 1 credit unit and involves 15 hours of theory. Students will be assessed through quizzes, assignments, and an exam. The course will cover topics such as formulating research questions, reviewing literature, research designs, data collection methods, writing research papers, and research ethics. It will teach students to understand different types of research and how to conduct academic research and present their findings. The overall aim is to provide an overview of research methods and skills for designing and conducting research studies.
This document outlines a research methods course taught by Sherzad Ali Ismael in the Community Medicine Department at a College of Medicine. The 15-hour course covers topics such as formulating research questions, reviewing literature, research designs, data collection methods, writing research papers, and research ethics. Students will be assessed through quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The goal of the course is to help students understand different types of research methods and conduct their own academic research.
Qualitative content analysis in Media PsychologyJenna Condie
Qualitative Content Analysis session for MSc Media Psychology students at the University of Salford.
The aim of the session is to consider knowledge and research on a continuum from positivist to interpretivist, realist to relativist, quantitative to qualitative. It's taken me the best part of four years to get a handle on my epistemological and ontological positions so I am hoping my 'pain' will be someone else's 'gain'. This is the first lecture where my PhD work is really showing its worth for my teaching. Would be interested to hear others thoughts on how to teach and learn qualitative research methods.
A further aim is to expand what we consider to be 'data' and think about how we can generate new knowledge about new media in innovative and creative ways. Sometimes the more traditional methods don't translate very well to contemporary issues. The session therefore introduces the concept of researcher-as-bricoleur.
As an exercise to develop our interpretative skills, Plan B's ill Manors track will be analysed in the session from different perspectives. We will start with the text, then listen to the song, then watch the music video, then see the trailer to the film to build more complex interpretations of Plan Bs work and consider its relationship to the 'real world'. Hopefully the session will work will:)
This document provides an introduction to critical analysis and how to analyze arguments in text. It discusses identifying the key elements of an argument like the reasoning, conclusions, assumptions and values. It also covers evaluating the credibility of evidence and drawing accurate judgments. The document outlines different stages of critical analysis and writing. It discusses considering different perspectives like objective, subjective and critical theory lenses. It also includes examples of language and patterns used in critical reasoning and arguments.
Learning for knowledgeable action: A mini presentation Nov 6 2013Lina Markauskaite
Foundational ideas that underpin rethinking of Epistemic Fluency and Knowlegeable Action in Professional Learning. Learning as creating epistemic environment and conci(ienci)ous self
OBJECTIVITY IN SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH Ruby Med Plus
Objectivity is considered as an ideal for scientific inquiry, as a good reason for valuing scientific knowledge, and as the foundation of the authority of science in society. It expresses the thought that the claims, methods and results of science are not, or should not be influenced by particular perspectives, value commitments, community bias or personal interests, to name a few significant factors. Scientific objectivity is a feature of scientific claims, methods and results.
This document provides information about an Advanced Research Methods course, including the course content and evaluation methods. The course covers topics such as introduction to research, literature review, research design, data analysis, and writing conclusions. Students will be evaluated based on a mini research project, research proposal, article review, and final exam. The course aims to teach students a systematic approach to conducting research through objective and empirical methods.
The document provides an overview of research methods in open education. It begins with defining what research methods are on a basic level and then delves deeper into philosophical foundations such as ontology, epistemology, and metaphysics. It discusses how open approaches may differ from traditional methods both as the object of study and in the methods used. Insights from members of the GO-GN network are shared, including the types of methods used and a proposed structure for a research methods report. The document seeks feedback on the content and aims to support doctoral researchers in open education.
This document provides an overview and introduction to research methods for social science. It discusses the basic elements and assumptions of the scientific method as applied to social research. Specifically, it notes that social science research is empirical, relying on observation and data, and requires replication of findings. It also outlines four main types of social research: applied empirical research, theory-building, normative philosophy, and formal theory. The document is intended to serve as a brief introduction and handbook for students conducting social science research.
This document provides an introduction to social research. It discusses that research can have varying definitions depending on the person and field. Research involves collecting data and information to broaden one's horizon and advance knowledge. True research is scientific in nature - it uses the scientific method to explain phenomena and behaviors. Research is divided into inductive, which builds theory, and deductive, which tests theory. Research involves systematically investigating materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
This course introduces students to educational research. It will teach the scientific method, research methodologies, legal and ethical issues, and how to design and evaluate research studies. Students will complete assignments including quizzes, a research critique, research proposal, literature review, and final exam. The document outlines two research paradigms: positivist/realist and idealist. Positivist research sees a single objective reality and uses deductive reasoning, while idealist research sees multiple subjective realities and uses inductive reasoning.
This document discusses theories of learning and higher education. It begins by outlining objectives around developing a theory of theory, explaining its uses for understanding educational development, locating higher education in the context of wider societal institutions, and applying the concept of a hidden curriculum. It then discusses reflective practice and the role of formal theory versus experience. Different orientations and functions of theory are presented, including inductive/deductive, holistic/generative, and predictive/explanatory/generative/typifying/falsifiable. Institutions of society and production versus reproduction are contrasted. The hidden curriculum and critical theory are also discussed.
10 week lecture series on introducing counselling students to basics of research. Lecture series is based on Sanders & Wilkins (2010) First Steps in Practitioner Research PCCS books
Social Research: Problematisation/Problem FormulationSameena Siddique
This document discusses the process of problematization in formulating research problems and questions. Problematization challenges the underlying assumptions of existing theories rather than just building upon or reinforcing them. It identifies inconsistencies or issues with current knowledge to disrupt established literature and develop more influential theories. The key steps in problematization include identifying the domain of literature to investigate, articulating the assumptions underlying it, evaluating and developing alternative assumptions, and considering how the alternative assumptions may generate an interesting new theory for the target audience. Problematization changes patterns of thinking by bringing unheard voices and perspectives into the discourse. It is an important part of developing a meaningful research problem.
The document discusses critical thinking and being open-minded. It defines critical thinkers as being open-minded, considering multiple viewpoints without bias, and accepting new explanations if evidence supports them. It also notes open-minded people do not reject views without consideration. The document provides an exercise for groups to discuss characteristics of critical thinkers and how open-mindedness differs from being gullible.
Psbe2 08 research methods 2011-2012 - week 1Vlady Fckfb
This document outlines the objectives and content of a research methods course. The course aims to discuss the scientific process in psychology, experimental design principles, and ethical issues in research. Key topics include research designs, data acquisition and analysis, and evaluating research methods. Readings include chapters 1-9 and 13 from a custom McGraw-Hill textbook. Assessment includes a multiple choice exam. The document provides an overview of the course structure, readings, and podcasts to support student learning.
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Paper presented at the Conference ‘After the Gold Rush: Economic Crisis and Consequences’, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, 27-28 May 2010.
ABSTRACT. The paper argues that the current global capitalist crisis entails an assault on democracy. Since crisis connotes danger and opportunity, the recent crisis appears to be a danger to democracy but an opportunity to its antithetical ideals. At the international level, multilateral institutions have seized the moment to reaffirm the perpetuation of the discursive and structural hegemony of neoliberalism. In East and Southeast Asia, states and regional organisations have revived arguments for the institutional justification of authoritarian liberalism in the region. And in the US and Europe, attempts at restoring nationalism are gaining ground. The global crisis provides the momentum for—but not the sole cause of—the intensification of these counter-democratisation movements and tendencies.
'The Global Crisis, the Political Economy of State Restructuring, and the Campaign for Transformative Social Protection', presentation at the Asia-Europe People's Forum (AEPF) Conference on Southeast Asia Regional Roundtable Strategising Meeting: Building Southeast Asia Peoples' Agenda on Transformative Social Protection as a Democratic and Human Rights Response to the Crisis, Asian Institute of Management, Makati City, Philippines, 12 October 2009
Bonn Juego (2013) Reflections on Methodology for PhD Research in the Social Sciences
1. Reflections on Methodology for
PhD Research in the Social Sciences
Bonn Juego
Theories, Concepts and Methods in Development Studies and Sociology
(PhD Seminar)
11 February 2013
Research Center on Global Development Studies
Department of Political Science
The Doctoral School of Social Sciences
Aalborg University, Denmark
2. Starting Point
“ There is no royal road to science,
and only those who do not dread
the fatigue climb of its steep paths
have a chance of gaining its
luminous summits. ”
— Karl Marx
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5. On the Question of
Value-free Social Science
“ There is no way of studying social reality other than from the
viewpoint of human ideals.
A ‘disinterested social sciences’ has never existed and, for logical
reasons, cannot exist.
The value connotations of our main concepts represents our
interest in a matter, gives direction to our thoughts and
significance to our inferences.
The recognition that our very concepts are value-loaded implies
that they cannot be defined except in terms of political valuations.
It is, indeed, on account of scientific stringency that these
valuations should be made explicit. ”
—Gunnar Myrdal
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7. Objective: Contribution to Knowledge
(Original and/or Significant)
• Thesis: reading, thinking, researching, writing
• Review of Related Literature
– To show familiarity with the field
– To get leads, ideas, references
– To figure out your contribution (niche; value-added)
• Importance of having chapter outline and
chapter-by-chapter headings asap!
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8. Conceptual Framework
(working with key concepts)
Study and Establish RELATIONSHIP
– Causality
• A causes B.
• Independent and Dependent Variables
– Correlation
• If A is there, B is also there.
— Dialectics (from my PhD Thesis)
• Interrelations and Contradictions between A, B, C
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12. Trade-off
Elegance vs Relevance
“ The general reader will have to
make up his mind, whether he
wants simple answers to his
questions or useful ones — in this
as in other economic matters he
cannot have both. ”
— Joseph Schumpeter
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13. Empirical Methodology
(Qualitative and/or Quantitative)
Remember, it is a METHODOLOGY.
What? (identify)
Why? (justify)
HOW? (specify)
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14. On the ‘Law of Instrument’
“ … [I]f the only tool you have is a
hammer, …
[you] treat everything as if it
were a nail. ”
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15. On Method and Truth
• Others validate truth based on using the
correct method
– neoclassical economics and many other
quantitative, mathematics-based researches
• But using the correct method is not always
equivalent to finding the truth!
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16. Be patient and kind to yourself!
Methodology gets refined
— as you do your fieldwork;
— as you get acquainted with your data, relevant
literatures, and other materials;
— and as you write the thesis.
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