Doing Q Methodological Research: Theory, Method & Interpretation
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- Synopsis
- 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, including factor extraction, factor rotation and factor interpretation. 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.
- Copyright:
- 2012
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781446290705
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781446258743, 9781849204149, 9781849204156
- Publisher:
- SAGE Publications
- Date of Addition:
- 02/24/17
- Copyrighted By:
- Professor Paul Stenner, Simon Watts
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Reference
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.