M5: Methodological Coherence Flashcards
What about bias? And subjectivity? Isn’t it
important for the researcher to be objective?
- Constructivism and transformative worldviews are concerned with social processes
– Social processes are inherently subjective
– We all interpret meanings about our everyday
interactions
– Words, actions, and symbols have different
meanings to different people/in different places
How can Bias & subjectivity be a good thing?
– Insider knowledge about a sport/situation/phenomenon
– Localized knowledge about meanings, phrases, implications of statements
What is Methodological Coherence?
The methodological trajectory of an entire research project
Connection between:
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What is the Role of Theory in Research?
A theory is a ‘conceptual map’ which outlines the interrelationships between a set of variables within a specific domain which, when taken collectively, purports to explain a given phenomena.
How do we use Theory in
Quantitative Approaches?
- Theory becomes a framework for the entire study
- Theory is typically placed towards the beginning of the study in the literature review
- Directs researchers towards which variables are important to measure
- Theories make predictions about relationships b/w variables
How do we use Theory in
Qualitative Approaches?
1. Used as a broad explanation for behaviour and attitudes, and may include variables, constructs, and hypotheses.
2. Theoretical lens or perspective: overall orienting lens for the study of questions of gender, class, and race
– e.g., feminist perspectives, racialized discourses, critical theory, queer theory, disability inquiry etc.
3. Theory becomes the end point (grounded theory)
4. No explicit theory
What is a Deductive Approach?
What is an Inductive Approach?
Abductive
Includes inductive and abductive reasoning
