Chapter 1: Research Models, Problems and Questions
The Importance of Models and Maps |
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Closing Gaps in Knowledge |
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Influential Models of Social Reality |
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Should Models be Eliminative or Integrative? |
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Entangled Domains and Research |
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Restoring Lost Domains: Investigative Research Problems & Questions |
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Research Problems, Topics & Questions |
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Having a Solid Back-Story: Top Soil or Taproots? |
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Summary of Key Features of Investigative Research |
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Chapter 2: Dimensions, Quantity & Quality
Some Basic Dimensions of Research |
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Survey Research as Mono-Method |
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Action (or Transformative) Research |
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Using IR: Some Practical Suggestions |
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Chapter 3: Case Studies & Mixed Methods
Using Investigative Research: Some Practical Suggestions |
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Chapter 4: The Limitations of Grounded Theory
Essential Differences between Investigative Research & Grounded Theory |
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Different Unfolding Strategies |
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Data, Concepts & Theoretical Discovery |
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Conceptual Generation & Theoretical Discovery |
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The Cul-de-sac of Not-Knowing |
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Ground Theory Mark 2: One Step Forward & Three Back? |
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Constructionist Grounded Theory: An Even More Limited Version? |
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Practical Limitations of Constructionist Grounded Theory |
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Coding, Concept-Formation & Sampling in Investigative Research |
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Chapter 5: The Arc of Investigative Research
The Research Arc: Phases & Cycles |
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Models of the Research Process |
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An Overview of the Investigative Research Model |
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Flexibly Structured Adaptation |
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Problem Formulation & Orienting Scaffold |
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A Multi-Strategy, Multi-Method Approach |
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Phases of Research: An Integrative Framework |
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Complementary Aspects of Reality |
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Blending Life-world & System Phenomena |
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Research Design & Data Types |
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Data Analysis as Nascent Explanation |
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Constant Reformulation: A Concluding Comment |
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Chapter 6: Theory in Investigative Research
Variable Theory & Theory-Testing |
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Empirical Theory: Substantive & Formal |
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Orienting Concepts (Single or Multiple) |
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The Deployment of Theory in Overall Research Strategy |
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Developing Theory in Investigative Research: An Overview |
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Modifying and Creating Theory and Concepts |
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Generic Research Outcomes |
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Cumulative Knowledge & Theory-Development |
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An Appropriate Model of Social Reality |
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Chapter 7: Networks & Domains: A Research Guide
Activities and Settings: A Central Pairing |
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Social Behaviour & Social Reality |
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Distinguishing Settings from Locations/Locales |
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Primary & Secondary Settings: Transition Zones |
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Networks & Social Domains |
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Organized Settings & Networks |
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Informal Settings & Networks |
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Research Questions for Networks and Domains |
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Matching Concepts with Empirical Indicators |
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Selecting Data Threads within Domains |
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Identifying Settings from Data |
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Variations in Organized Settings |
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Work Organizations as Social settings |
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Smaller ‘Organizations’ & Informal Settings |
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Examples of Selective Focusing |
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Causal Influence & Causal Explanation |
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One-Dimensional Causality: The Case of Gender & Intimacy |
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Intimacy & Situated Activity |
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Social Settings, Gender & Intimacy |
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Research, Causality & Theory Building |
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Chapter 8: Continuous Quality Control
Quality Control: The Central Importance of Validity |
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The Research Process: A Two-Tiered Model |
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The Research Matrix (or Grid) |
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The Analytic /Explanatory Phase |
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