Pragmatism and Methodology: Doing Research That Matters with Mixed Methods

This book provides a pragmatist approach to methods and methodology in the data revolution, emphasizing meaningful, impactful, and ethical research. It introduces multi-resolution research as a new type of mixed methods design to overcome old divides between quantitative and qualitative methods. It is an ideal resource for students and researchers in the social and behavioral sciences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive book takes a pragmatic approach to methods and methodology, aiming to foster meaningful, impactful, and ethical research in the face of the data revolution. It demonstrates how pragmatism can transform challenges such as the abundance and accumulation of large qualitative data into opportunities. The authors provide a comprehensive summary of the pragmatist approach to various aspects of research, including epistemology, theory, questions, ethics, data collection, and analysis. The chapters outline and document a novel mixed methods design known as multi-resolution research, which seeks to bridge the old divides between quantitative and qualitative methods. This approach is particularly valuable for students and researchers in the social and behavioral sciences who are seeking innovative ways to analyze large sets of qualitative data. Moreover, the book is available as Open Access on Cambridge Core, making it accessible to a wider audience. By embracing a pragmatic mindset, this book offers valuable insights and strategies for conducting research that contributes to our understanding of the world and promotes positive change.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009013789